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Miso Butter Salmon

A quick seared salmon topped with a savory miso butter for a glossy, flavorful finish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white miso see note; or 2 tbsp red miso as alternative
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 salmon fillets skinned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon green onion sliced

Instructions

  • Make the miso butter: in a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, white miso and brown sugar; mix until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan.
  • Place the salmon fillets presentation side down in the hot pan (top of the fillet touching the pan). Sear for 3 minutes without moving.
  • Flip the fillets and cook the underside for 2 minutes.
  • After 2 minutes on the second side, spoon the miso butter over the top of each fillet and allow it to melt for about 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion, then serve immediately.

Equipment

  • large nonstick frying pan or skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring spoons

Notes

  • Yellow miso can be used instead of white miso.
  • If using red miso, reduce to 2 tablespoons.
  • Avoid Saikyo miso as it is too sweet for this dish.
  • Use salted or unsalted butter; butter must be very soft before mixing.
  • For firmer salmon, cook 4 minutes per side instead of the stated timing.