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Miso Butter Salmon

Miso Butter Salmon: Quick, Flavorful Dinner Ready in Minutes

This Miso Butter Salmon recipe transforms your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience, creating a dish that's both quick to prepare and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose high-quality wild-caught salmon for the best flavor and texture.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Soften before mixing.
For the Miso Butter
  • 1/4 cup White Miso Paste This adds depth and umami.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness and promotes caramelization.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grate for maximum flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince well.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Thinly sliced for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Butter knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, white miso paste, brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onions. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry and arrange them skin-side down in a greased baking dish or air fryer basket.
  3. Spread an even layer of miso butter over each salmon fillet.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes or air fry for 9-10 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  6. If using the oven, broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a caramelized finish.
  7. Transfer salmon to a serving platter, drizzle with remaining miso butter, and garnish with additional green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be paired with sides like steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

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