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Miso Butter Salmon

Miso Butter Salmon: A Quick Delight You’ll Love Cooking

Miso Butter Salmon is a quick and easy dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any night of the week.
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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
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons White miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar can substitute with honey
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Chopped green onions adjust according to preference
For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon wild-caught recommended
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Extra green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Miso Butter Salmon
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, white miso paste, brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green onions. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking dish. Evenly distribute the prepared miso butter over the fillets.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until opaque. Broil for 1-2 minutes for caramelization.
  4. For air fryer, preheat to 400°F. Cook salmon for 9-10 minutes until golden and firm.
  5. Transfer cooked salmon to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining miso butter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salmon to come to room temperature before cooking for even results. Store leftover miso butter in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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