Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde
Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde is a flavorful dish that transforms ordinary salmon into an extraordinary meal. Featuring succulent salmon fillets coated in a rich miso butter sauce and topped with vibrant scallion salsa verde, this recipe is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. Serve it alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying dining experience that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the miso paste until smooth.
- Drizzle half of the miso butter over the salmon; season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the salmon bakes, mix scallions, cilantro, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a bowl to create the salsa verde.
- Once baked, drizzle remaining miso butter over the salmon and top with scallion salsa verde before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 588mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For crispy skin, sear the salmon in a hot pan before baking. Substitute salmon with trout or cod if desired. Add a splash of orange juice to the salsa for extra zest.