Description
This Miso Butter Salmon is a delectable dish that combines the rich umami flavor of miso with tender salmon fillets, creating a delightful and bright meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste (adds rich umami flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for brightness)
- 4 fillets salmon (skin-on for crispy edges)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the miso butter by mixing together softened butter, white miso paste, and a touch of honey until smooth and creamy.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Spread a generous layer of the miso butter mixture over each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed greens.
- Adjust seasoning according to preference, adding more lemon juice for brightness or more miso for umami.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg