Chef John's Zucchini Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 4 cups grated zucchini
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped walnuts