Baked Salmon in Butter

with parsley

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp minced chervil, parsley or dill
400g salmon fillet
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Lemon wedges

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 250 C degrees. Place the butter and half the herb in a roasting dish just large enough to fit the salmon and place it in the oven. Heat about 5 minutes, until the butter melts and the herb begins to sizzle.
Add the salmon to the pan, skin side up. Bake 4 minutes. Remove from the oven, then peel the skin off. (If the skin does not lift right off, cook 2 minutes longer.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn the fillet over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper again.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fillet. Spoon a little of the butter over and garnish with the remaining herb. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips: Don't be afraid to play with herb and fat combinations: parsley, chervil or dill work well with butter; thyme, basil or marjoram with olive oil; or peanut oil with cilantro or mint.

Source: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/5703-salmon-roasted-in-butter