Slow-Roasted Salmon with Chives and Lemon

ingredients

• 1 skinless center-cut salmon fillet (2.5 lbs, 1.5" thick)
• 1 Tbs packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbs sliced fresh chives
• 2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1.5 Tbs lemon juice

directions

1. Preheat oven to 250. Combine sugar, 1 tsp salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle salmon all over with mixture.
2. Place salmon, flesh side up in 13x9 baking dish. Roast until center is still translucent when checked with tip of paring knive and thickest part registers 125 degrees (55-60 minutes).
3. Meanwhile,combine oil, chives,lemon zest and juice in bowl.
4. Remove dish from oven and immediately pour oil mixture evenly over salmon. Let rest for 5 minutes. Using spatula and spoon, portion salmon and sauce onto serving platter. Stir together any juices left indish and spoon over salmon. Serve.