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Salmon Roasted in Butter

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons dill divided use
  • 1 1 1/2 pound salmon fillet
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place butter on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the baking sheet with 2 tablespoons dill. Place the baking sheet in the oven and melt the butter for 5 minutes.
  • Place salmon, skin side up on the baking sheet. Roast the salmon for 4 minutes. Take the salmon out of oven and carefully lift the skin off the salmon. Lightly sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.
  • Flip the salmon over and sprinkle with remaining two tablespoons dill. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place salmon back in the oven and roast for another 4 minutes, or until salmon is cooked to desired doneness.
  • Cut salmon into 4 pieces and serve hot with desired side dish.