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Miso Butter Salmon

Miso Butter Salmon that Melts in Your Mouth Every Time

Miso Butter Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion, bringing a gourmet experience to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 filets Salmon Filets Wild-caught is preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste Red miso can be substituted cautiously.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Dairy-free butter can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Salsa Verde
  • 4 large Scallions Green onions can be used instead.
  • 1 medium Shallot Can substitute with finely chopped onion.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best; garlic powder works as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo or Crushed Pepper Red pepper flakes can be substituted.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a suitable substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar White wine vinegar can also work.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice is an alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • saucepan
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine room temperature butter and white miso paste until well blended.
  3. Place salmon filets on the baking sheet, skin side down. Spread the miso butter on top.
  4. Sprinkle black pepper on top of the salmon.
Baking and Salsa Verde Preparation
  1. Bake the salmon for approximately 15 minutes until flaky and opaque.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine scallions, shallots, garlic, and crushed pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, pour it over the mixture, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Add cilantro, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice to the bowl, stirring to combine.
  5. Once salmon is cooked, serve it over rice or greens, and add the salsa verde on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be easily adapted for shrimp or chicken, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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