Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde Recipe
This Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender, flaky salmon glazed with a savory miso butter, topped with a zesty and fresh scallion salsa verde. Perfect for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner, it balances rich umami notes with bright, tangy accents.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and sautéing
- Cuisine: Modern Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Miso Butter Salmon
- 2 filets of salmon (about 1–1.5 lbs)
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp butter, room temperature
- Black pepper, to taste
Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde
- 2 large scallions, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo or crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Miso Butter: In a small bowl, mash together the white miso paste and room temperature butter with a fork until smooth and well combined. This mixture will create a flavorful glaze for the salmon.
- Bake the Salmon: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the salmon filets on a baking sheet skin-side down. Spread the miso butter evenly over the top of each filet. Season lightly with black pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Make the Salsa Verde Ingredients: While the salmon bakes, combine the finely chopped scallions, sliced shallot, minced garlic, and Aleppo or crushed red pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat and Pour Olive Oil: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat until it becomes hot but does not smoke. Immediately pour the hot oil over the scallion mixture in the bowl. Stir to combine and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Acid: After sitting, mix in the roughly chopped cilantro, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly to create a bright and tangy salsa verde.
- Serve: When the salmon is done, serve it over cooked rice or fresh greens. Spoon the sizzled scallion salsa verde generously over the top and enjoy the combination of rich, savory salmon with the fresh, zesty salsa.
Notes
- You can substitute the white miso paste with yellow miso for a slightly stronger flavor.
- The salsa verde can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or your favorite salad greens to complete the meal.
- If Aleppo pepper is unavailable, use crushed red pepper flakes but use sparingly to adjust for heat preference.
- Make sure to use room temperature butter to ensure it blends smoothly with the miso.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet with salsa (about 7-8 oz salmon)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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