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Miso Butter Salmon

Miso Butter Salmon: A Quick and Easy Flavor Explosion

Miso Butter Salmon offers a delectable taste adventure in under 30 minutes, combining savory miso, butter, and salmon for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Miso Butter
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste substitute regular miso if needed
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar balances the savory miso
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced thin
Salmon
  • 6 oz salmon fillets opt for high-quality, wild-caught salmon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the miso butter and mix thoroughly with a spatula until smooth.
  2. Spread a layer of the miso butter over each salmon fillet and let sit at room temperature.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or use an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 9-10 minutes.
  4. Serve the salmon with any remaining miso butter and garnish with extra sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is at room temperature before cooking for even results. Miso butter can be made in advance and stored for convenience.

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