Description
Savor the deliciousness of Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde—a dish that perfectly balances the rich umami of miso butter with the fresh zest of scallions. Each bite of tender, flaky salmon is enhanced by a vibrant salsa that brings brightness to your plate. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon fillets on it.
- In a small bowl, mix miso paste and softened butter until well combined; spread over each salmon fillet.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté chopped scallions for about 3 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, combine sizzled scallions with lemon juice and remaining olive oil to create the salsa verde.
- Serve baked salmon topped with scallion salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg