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Miso Butter Salmon

Irresistibly Flavorful Miso Butter Salmon in Under 30 Minutes

Miso Butter Salmon is a quick and easy dish that combines the rich, savory flavors of miso and butter for a delightful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Wild-caught is best for flavor.
  • 4 green onions Green Onions Sliced thin; can substitute with chives.
For the Miso Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; olive oil can be used as a dairy-free swap.
  • 2 tablespoons White Miso Paste Regular miso can substitute, adjust saltiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar or honey can be used as a twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated; ground ginger is a quick substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic preferred.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air fryer
  • Baking Tray
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Miso Butter Salmon
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Mash together until smooth.
  2. Take salmon fillets and place them skin-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread about 1/4 cup of miso butter over the tops of the fillets.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky. Optionally, broil for the last 1-2 minutes.
  4. For air fryer, preheat to 400°F (200°C), line the basket with parchment, cook salmon for 9-10 minutes until flaky.
  5. Transfer cooked salmon to a platter, drizzle remaining miso butter, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow salmon to come to room temperature for even cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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