Bittman, Salmon Roasted in Butter

¼ cup (½ stick) butter

¼ cup minced chervil, parsley, or dill

1 salmon filet, 1½ to 2 lbs

Preheat oven to 475°F. Place butter and 2 TBS of herbs in roasting pan just large enough to fit salmon (may have to cut it in half) and put in oven. Heat for 5 minutes, until butter melts and herbs begin to sizzle

Add salmon to pan, skin side up. Roast for 4 minutes. Remove from oven, then remove skin (should peel off; if not, roast another 2 min). Sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn filet over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper again.

Roast for another 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness and degree of doneness preferred. Spoon a little of the butter over each serving, garnish with remaining 2 TBS herbs.

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