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Savory Miso Butter Salmon

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Savory Miso Butter Salmon is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets topped with a luscious miso butter glaze. Quick to make and packed with umami, this elegant yet easy weeknight dinner is perfect served with rice, noodles, or vegetables — and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2–4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Salt (optional, depending on miso saltiness)
  • Green onions or sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mash together softened butter, miso paste, minced garlic, and rice vinegar or lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Pat salmon dry and season lightly with black pepper. Skip salt if miso is salty.
  3. Pan-Searing Option:
    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Add salmon skin-side down. Cook 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  4. Roasting Option:
    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  5. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, spread miso butter over the top of each fillet. Let it melt into the hot salmon.
  6. Serve immediately with optional garnishes like green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Add chili flakes or sriracha to miso butter for heat.
  • Stir in citrus zest (like orange or yuzu) for brightness.
  • Use leftover miso butter on roasted veggies, noodles, or toast.
  • Miso butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • For a lighter option, mix miso with Greek yogurt or soft tofu instead of butter.

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