Barbecued Alaskan Salmon

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 to 2 cloves garlic cloves, 
minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 salmon steaks ( 1 inch thick )

In a small saucepan, 
combine first six ingredients.
Cook and stir until 
sugar is dissolved.  
Meanwhile,
grill salmon, covered, 
over medium-hot heat 
for 5 minutes.  
Turn salmon; 
baste with the sauce.  
Grill 7-9 minutes more, 
turning and basting 
occasionally,
or until the salmon flakes 
easily with a fork.