Description
Miso Butter Salmon is a deliciously rich and flavorful dish that combines the umami of miso with the creaminess of butter. This simple yet elegant recipe features salmon fillets seared to perfection and topped with a savory miso butter sauce that melts over the fish, creating an irresistible glaze. Perfect for a quick dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white or red miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional, for a touch of acidity)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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- Prepare the Miso Butter Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the miso paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar (if using), and sesame oil.
- Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Salmon:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Add a small drizzle of oil to the skillet (or use a non-stick spray), then place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable.
- Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side (depending on thickness) until the salmon is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Spoon the warm miso butter sauce over each salmon fillet.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh chives or green onions, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve:
- Serve the miso butter salmon with steamed rice, sautéed vegetables, or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prepare the Miso Butter Sauce:
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a small amount of heavy cream or coconut milk to the miso butter sauce.
- If you don’t have sesame oil, you can use vegetable oil or olive oil as a substitute, but sesame oil adds a distinct flavor.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or bok choy.
- You can use any type of miso paste, but white miso will give a milder, sweeter flavor, while red miso will be stronger and more savory.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg