Description
Indulge in the rich umami flavors of miso butter salmon with this easy Japanese-inspired recipe. Tender salmon fillets are coated with a savory miso butter glaze and baked to perfection. Serve with rice or noodles for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Miso Butter:
2 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened), 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Garnish:
sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Miso Butter: In a small bowl, combine miso paste, softened butter, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Spread miso butter over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is cooked through. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a caramelized finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice, vegetables, or noodles.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile and can be used with other fish like cod or trout.
- For more flavor, marinate the salmon in the miso butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
