Description
Creamy miso butter salmon blends Japanese and Western culinary traditions with delicate, umami-rich flavors. Delicate fish fillets melt with savory butter, offering home cooks a simple yet luxurious dinner experience you can easily prepare in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g each)
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsps (45 g) white miso paste
- 1 tbsp (15 g) brown sugar
- 2 tsps (10 g) fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (10 g) green onions, sliced thin
Instructions
- Miso Butter Fusion: Whisk softened butter with miso paste, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and green onions until transformed into a harmonious, aromatic spread.
- Salmon Coating: Lavishly enrobe each salmon fillet with the miso butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F, positioning a skillet or baking dish for optimal cooking.
- Roasting Process: Nestle miso-coated salmon in the heated oven, allowing 12-15 minutes for the fish to develop a translucent, tender consistency.
- Caramelization Technique: Activate broiler on high, swiftly burnishing the salmon’s surface for 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- Air Fryer Alternative: Configure air fryer to 400°F, lining the basket with parchment paper or foil.
- Air Frying Method: Position miso-buttered salmon in the air fryer basket, cooking undisturbed for 9-10 minutes until perfectly executed.
- Plating Artistry: Gracefully transfer salmon to a serving platter, cascading any residual miso butter for enhanced flavor profile.
- Finishing Touches: Embellish with additional chopped green onions and sesame seeds, creating a vibrant visual and textural complement.
- Culinary Composition: Serve alongside steamed rice and crisp vegetables for a refined, balanced dining experience.
Notes
- Master Miso Butter Technique: Blend softened butter with miso, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and green onions until achieving a smooth, aromatic spread that intensifies salmon’s flavor profile.
- Optimize Salmon Coating: Ensure complete, even coverage of miso butter on fillets to guarantee consistent caramelization and rich taste in every bite.
- Temperature Control Matters: Precisely maintain 375°F for oven or 400°F for air fryer to prevent overcooking while achieving perfect golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Final Flavor Boost: Drizzle remaining miso butter over cooked salmon and garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds to elevate visual appeal and add layers of complementary taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes (oven) / 9-10 minutes (air fryer)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 454
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 641 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg