Description
Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde is a delightful dish that combines succulent salmon fillets glazed in rich miso butter with a vibrant, zesty salsa verde. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet meal at home. With its bold flavors and stunning presentation, it transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste and softened butter until smooth. Set aside some for later.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spread the miso butter mixture generously over each fillet.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped scallions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the salsa verde.
- Serve the baked salmon topped with the scallion salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg