Salmon Roasted in Butter

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   Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.

2. 2

   Place the butter and half the herb in a roasting pan just large enough to fit the salmon and place it in the oven.

3. 3

   Heat about 5 minutes, until the butter melts and the herb begins to sizzle.

4. 4

   Add the salmon to the pan, skin side up.

5. 5

   Roast 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven, then peel the skin off.

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   (If the skin does not lift right off, cook 2 minutes longer.)

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   Sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn the fillet over.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper again.

10. 10

    Roast 3 to 5 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fillet and the degree of doneness you prefer.

11. 11

    Cut into serving portions, spoon a little of the butter over each and garnish with the remaining herb.

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    Serve with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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