Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 whole fresh, skin-on salmon fillets, (cut about 1 1/2 inches thick)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, (very cold or frozen, plus more for greasing pan)
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole large ripe yellow lemon, ( cut into rounds and then halved (see below))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease the bottom of the baking sheet with a thin layer of butter. Rinse the salmon fillets and pat dry. Then place them, skin side down, on the buttered baking sheet.
  • Slice the lemons into 4 thin rounds, remove any seeds, then slice the rounds in half so that you have 8 halves.
  • In a small dish, combine the dried thyme, turmeric and salt. Mix until well combined. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillets.
  • Top each salmon fillet with two of the lemon slices.
  • Grate the cold or frozen butter evenly over the top of the salmon fillets. It might feel like a lot of butter at first, but it melts down to create a luscious sauce.Cover the pan with aluminum foil or parchment and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until desired doneness. Cook time will vary based on thickness of the fillet-- cut into the center of the thickest fillet to check doneness.
  • Remove from the oven and uncover. Spoon over the butter sauce from the tray.
  • Serve immediately, topped with the fresh mint if desired.