Sear-Roasted Salmon w/ Lemon-Ginger Butter

6 Tbs. butter, well softened at room temperature
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, warmed slightly
2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs. snipped fresh chives
Olive oil for the pan
4 salmon fillets (5 oz. each), skinned if you like, patted dry
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a bowl, blend the butter, lemon juice, ginger, and chives well. Set aside at room temperature.

Heat the oven to 500°F. Set a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add just enough oil to make a light film. Sprinkle the salmon lightly with salt and pepper. When the oil is very hot, add the salmon, skin side up, and cook until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Flip the fish over and put the skillet in the oven. Roast for 2 minutes for medium rare; 4 minutes for medium well. Check for doneness with the tip of a knife. Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the fish to serving plates, and immediately top the salmon with a dab of the lemon-ginger butter.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : with 1 tsp. of the butter; Calories (kcal): 290; Fat (g): 19; Fat Calories (kcal): 170; Saturated Fat (g): 5; Protein (g): 27; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 9; Carbohydrates (g): 0; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 4; Sodium (mg): 680; Cholesterol (mg): 85; Fiber (g): 0;