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Miso Butter Salmon

Miso Butter Salmon: Quick Recipe with Delicious Asian Flair

Miso Butter Salmon is a quick and delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Miso Butter
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tbsp White miso paste
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Green onions sliced thin
For the Salmon
  • 6 oz Salmon fillets wild-caught preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the unsalted butter, white miso paste, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onions. Mash and blend until smooth.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Spread a layer of the miso butter over each fillet.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 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). Cook the fillets for 9-10 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Transfer cooked salmon to a platter, drizzle with remaining miso butter, and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 32gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow salmon to come to room temperature before cooking. Try adding Sriracha to the miso butter for extra flavor.

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