Description
Miso butter salmon glides effortlessly from kitchen to table, promising a luxurious Japanese-inspired seafood experience. Succulent salmon fillets bathe in umami-rich miso butter, delivering complex flavors that will elevate your dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced thin)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious miso butter blend by thoroughly mashing softened butter with miso paste, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and chopped green onions using a spatula until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Generously coat each salmon fillet with the prepared miso butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage using a butter knife or offset spatula.
- For oven preparation, heat to 375°F. Position salmon fillets in a large skillet or baking dish, allowing them to bake for 12-15 minutes until fish turns opaque and nearly cooked through.
- Activate the broiler on high setting and caramelize the salmon’s surface for 1-2 minutes, creating a golden, slightly crispy exterior.
- Alternative air fryer method: Preheat device to 400°F and line basket with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully position salmon fillets inside air fryer basket, cooking undisturbed for 9-10 minutes until perfectly done.
- Transfer cooked salmon to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining miso butter over the fillets for extra flavor intensity.
- Enhance presentation by sprinkling sesame seeds and additional green onions as a vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice and complementary vegetables for a complete, elegant meal.
Notes
- Choose miso paste wisely, as different varieties offer unique flavor profiles ranging from mild white to intense dark miso.
- Softening butter at room temperature ensures smooth, even mixing with miso and other ingredients for a perfectly blended sauce.
- For gluten-free option, select gluten-free miso paste and verify all ingredients meet dietary restrictions.
- Salmon can be substituted with other fatty fish like arctic char or trout for similar rich, delicious results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 511 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg