Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat skillet over medium-high heat

Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper liberally while skillet is heating

Melt butter in the skillet

Place fillets, skin side down, into skillet

Watch the sides of the steaks, and when half-done, move skillet into the oven

DO NOT MOVE SALMON once it is inside the skillet. If it sticks, it will unstick as it cooks.

Continue to bake until desired doneness, approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on its thickness.

For a well done salmon, cook up to 15 minutes

Use a meat thermometer and remove from oven when it reads 140+ degrees.

IF the salmon is a little dry, add another tablespoon butter to the skillet, then remove salmon and place on platter, skin side up.

Pour remaining butter from skillet over the top.

Serve.