Herb Baked Halibut

2 lbs halibut, 1 inch thick 
1/3 cup butter 
2 tablespoons minced onions 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
garlic salt 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 
1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon 
1/4 teaspoon dried basil 
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 
1 tablespoon lemon juice 

Place fish in broiler pan lined with foil (no rack). 
Cream butter with seasonings. 
Add lemon juice slowly. 
Spread 1/2 of butter over fish. 
Broil in preheated broiler 2 inches from heat for 3 minutes. 
Turn fish apply remaining butter and broil 3 to 5 minutes. 
NOTE: Time will vary according to thickness of the fish. 
Serve on platter with sauce from pan poured over the fish. 

July 2009 with halibut from Westford farmer's market. very good.