Description
Miso butter salmon brings Pacific Northwest coastal flavors to your kitchen with silky fish glazed in umami-rich butter. Delicate salmon fillets caramelize under a golden miso coating, delivering complex Japanese-inspired elegance you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces/170 grams each)
Flavor Base:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) green onions, sliced thin
Instructions
- Create a luxurious miso butter by thoroughly blending softened butter with miso paste, brown sugar, minced ginger, crushed garlic, and finely chopped green onions using a spatula until the mixture becomes a smooth, fragrant spread.
- Gently coat each salmon fillet with an even layer of the prepared miso butter, ensuring complete coverage across the surface.
- For oven preparation, heat the oven to 375°F and position a large skillet or baking dish to accommodate the salmon fillets.
- Carefully place the butter-coated salmon into the preheated oven, allowing it to cook for 12-15 minutes until the fish transforms into a delicate, opaque texture.
- Activate the broiler on high setting and quickly caramelize the salmon’s surface for 1-2 minutes, creating a golden-brown, slightly crispy exterior.
- Alternatively, for air fryer method, preheat the appliance to 400°F and line the basket with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange the miso-buttered salmon fillets inside the air fryer basket, cooking uninterrupted for 9-10 minutes until perfectly done.
- Transfer the beautifully cooked salmon to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining miso butter over the top for extra flavor.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling additional chopped green onions and sesame seeds as a vibrant garnish.
- Complement the salmon with steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a complete, elegant meal.
Notes
- Miso butter adds incredible umami flavor and richness to salmon, creating a restaurant-quality dish at home.
- Softening butter beforehand ensures smooth, even mixing with miso paste and other seasonings.
- Both oven and air fryer methods work perfectly, offering flexibility for different kitchen setups.
- Broiling or high-heat finishing caramelizes the miso butter, creating a deliciously golden and slightly crispy top.
- Green onions and sesame seeds provide fresh, nutty garnish that elevates the dish’s visual and flavor profile.
- Quick cooking time (12-15 minutes) makes this gourmet-style salmon perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (oven)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 618 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg