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Miso Butter Salmon

Miso Butter Salmon: Quick & Irresistibly Savory Delight

Miso Butter Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms dinner with rich miso and buttery salmon in under 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Miso Butter
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened; use high-quality butter for best creaminess.
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste offers an umami depth that elevates the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar adds a lovely sweetness to balance savory miso.
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated; infuses warmth and aroma.
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; enhances overall flavor complexity.
  • 2 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced; for garnish.
For the Salmon
  • 6 oz salmon fillets opt for high-quality, wild-caught salmon.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Air Fryer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter with 3 tablespoons of white miso paste, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of grated fresh ginger, and 1-2 cloves of minced garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a lightly greased baking dish or air fryer basket. Spread the prepared miso butter over each fillet.
  3. For oven baking, preheat to 375°F (190°C). Bake the salmon for 12–15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily. Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
  4. For air frying, preheat to 400°F (200°C). Cook salmon for 9–10 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
  5. Remove salmon from the oven or air fryer, drizzle with remaining miso butter, and garnish with green onions. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow salmon to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking. Store leftover miso butter for up to 5 days. Reheat leftovers in an oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes.

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