Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           soy sauce
     1/4  cup           sherry
   1      teaspoon      minced garlic
   1      teaspoon      fresh ginger root -- grated
     1/4  cup           butter -- softened
   1      tablespoon    minced shallot (about 1 medium)
   1      teaspoon      fresh chopped parsley
   4      6 ounce       Alaska salmon steaks or fillets

Preparation:

Combine soy sauce, sherry, garlic and ginger in flat dish or gallon size zip-lock plastic bag. Place salmon in marinade; turn several times to coat. Cover, if needed, and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning salmon over after 30 minutes. Cream butter with shallot and parsley; cover and set aside. Grill salmon on oiled hot grill, turning once during cooking, about 6 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness. Do not overcook. Serve each salmon portion with dollop of seasoned butter.