Description
Deliciously baked salmon fillets topped with a rich miso butter mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste (adds rich umami flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for brightness)
- 4 fillets salmon (skin-on for crispy edges)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the miso butter by mixing together softened butter, white miso paste, and a touch of honey until smooth and creamy.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Spread a generous layer of the miso butter mixture over each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg