Miso Butter Salmon with Scallion Salsa Verde
Miso Butter Salmon with Scallion Salsa Verde is a culinary masterpiece that combines rich, creamy miso butter-glazed salmon with a fresh, zesty salsa verde. This dish features perfectly seared salmon fillets that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a stunning centerpiece for any dining occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and effortless preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 scallions (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your grill.
- In a bowl, mix miso paste, softened butter, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet and generously spread the miso butter mixture over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or grill on medium heat for about six minutes per side until the salmon flakes easily.
- While the salmon cooks, combine scallions, parsley, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl to create the salsa verde.
- Once cooked, plate the salmon and top with scallion salsa verde before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa verde (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg