Baked Salmon with Cajun Brown Sugar Citrus Rub

This was Amazing!! Just a note, the salmon I used did not have skin on. I'm not sure if this makes a big difference or not. So, make sure it is opaque when its finished baking.

1 Wild Alaskan, skin-on Salmon fillet, about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds
1/3 cup of light brown sugar
Zest of one lemon
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of Cajun or Creole seasoning or to taste, optional


Instructions


Mix together the brown sugar, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Line a baking sheet with foil and lay the salmon on top. Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly on top of the salmon and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20-30 min.

Next put it in a cold oven, then turned on the heat to 400 degrees. Twenty-five minutes later, the salmon will be absolutely perfect. Tender, moist, flaky. A no-fail method!

Source for Rub-http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2009/07/baked-salmon-with-brown-sugar-citrus.html?m=1

Source for cooking directions-http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/07/pams-day-of-deliciousness/