Miso Butter Salmon: A Quick & Flavorful Dinner Delight

This Miso Butter Salmon recipe combines sweet and savory flavors from homemade miso compound butter for a delicious quick dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fillets Skin-on recommended for moisture.

For the Miso Compound Butter

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
1/4 cup White Miso Paste Or regular miso, use less to avoid saltiness.
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
2 stalks Green Onions Sliced.

For Serving

1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish.
2 cups Cooked Rice or Quinoa As a side.

Equipment

Medium bowl
Spatula
Baking Dish
Air Fryer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Combine softened unsalted butter, white miso paste, brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onions in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until creamy.
Pat the salmon fillets dry. Spread miso compound butter evenly over each fillet.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake salmon in a lightly greased baking dish for 12-15 minutes until opaque.
For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook salmon for 9-10 minutes.
Transfer cooked salmon to a platter, drizzle with remaining miso compound butter, and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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