Salmon with Pesto

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
Salmon (1 ½ to 2 ½ pounds)
¼ cup water

Line a large glass baking dish (9x13 inch or larger) with foil or parchment paper. In a small bowl cream together butter and pesto. Place salmon in baking dish. Spread the pesto butter over top of Salmon. Pour water around sides of Salmon. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Serve with rice.