Grilled Salmon With Onion Honey Compote - butter

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 cups sliced red onions
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tablespoons honey
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups diced fresh red tomatoes core removed, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 springs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 boneless salmon fillets with skin about 6 ounces each
• basil leaves or parsley for garnish