Salmon Roasted in Butter - Turned out great! Very moist.. Today I am sharing this Salmon Roasted in Butter! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes!
You can cook Salmon Roasted in Butter with 5 Ingredients and 4 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for Salmon Roasted in Butter:
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter.
- 4 tablespoons minced chervil, parsley or dill.
- 1 salmon fillet, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds.
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Lemon wedges.
Step by step how to cook Salmon Roasted in Butter:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees..
- Place the butter and half the herb in a roasting pan 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. Roast 4 minutes. Remove from the oven, then peel the skin off (optional) - (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..
- Roast 3 to 5 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fillet and the degree of doneness you prefer. Cut into serving portions, spoon a little of the butter over each and garnish with the remaining herb. Serve with lemon wedges..