Description
This Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde recipe is a flavorful and elegant dish that combines the umami richness of miso butter with a vibrant scallion salsa verde. The salmon is tender and moist, topped with a zesty salsa verde that adds a fresh contrast to the dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for searing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the scallion salsa verde:
- 1 bunch scallions (trimmed and thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- â…“ cup neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the salmon: Mix miso paste, butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Season salmon fillets and spread miso butter mixture on top. Sear in skillet, then bake in the oven.
- Make the salsa verde: Heat neutral oil and pour over scallions, garlic, and ginger. Add cilantro, parsley, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt. Let sit to meld flavors.
- Serve: Top cooked salmon with scallion salsa verde and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice, soba noodles, or sautéed greens.
- Prep miso butter and salsa verde in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
