Miso Butter Salmon (10-Minute Prep!)

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This miso butter salmon is a simple yet super flavorful dish, combining buttery richness with a savory miso kick - perfect for those nights when you want something a little extra.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Asian

Yield:

Calories: 450kcal

Author: Emma Choi

Prep Time: 10

Active Time: 10

Marinating Time: 1

Total Time: 1 20

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets | about 180g / 6.3 oz each
black pepper , to taste
green onions , chopped, for garnish (optional)
sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)

miso butter

2 tablespoons miso paste (Note 1)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , room temperature
1 tablespoons honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic , minced
½ tablespoon ginger , grated
½ tablespoon sesame oil
½ tsp dried parsley (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the miso butter - In a mixing bowl, combine miso paste, softened butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil and parsley. Mix well until you have a smooth, creamy miso butter. Set aside.
Preheat the oven - Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C.
Marinate the salmon - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with black pepper. Place the salmon fillets in an oven dish.
Spread a generous amount of the miso butter over each salmon fillet. Allow the salmon to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. This step helps the miso butter firm up, preventing it from melting too quickly during cooking.
Bake in the oven - Bake for 10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness and flakes easily with a fork (Note 2).
Garnish and serve - Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve the miso butter salmon with your choice of sides like steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Miso paste - I use white miso paste, but you can use yellow or red miso paste as well.
Baking time - you may need to adjust the baking time based on the strength of your oven and how well done you prefer your salmon.

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