Lightly Smoked salmon with butter

4 oz whole salmon fillet

3 tablespoons melted butter OR olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon ground paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

¾ teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

Heat oven to 375°F. Place a large piece of foil on rimmed baking sheet, place salmon fillet on top. Crimp edges of foil around salmon to make a little “boat”.

Combine melted butter and minced garlic. Brush half of mixture over salmon. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, evenly sprinkle over salmon. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter.

Bake salmon for 15-22 minutes, depending on preferred doneness. Baste salmon with juices halfway through baking, if desired. Once done, remove salmon from oven and rest for 5 minutes, then serve.