Description
Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde is a delightful culinary experience that combines rich umami flavors with a fresh, zesty salsa. This dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering a gourmet touch without the lengthy preparation. The succulent salmon fillets coated in buttery miso are topped with crispy scallions and vibrant herbs, creating a meal that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 scallions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix miso paste and softened butter until smooth; generously spread over the skin-side of salmon fillets.
- Marinate salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 20 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add scallions, and sauté until golden and crispy (3–5 minutes).
- Combine crispy scallions with parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil in a bowl to create salsa verde.
- Bake marinated salmon for 12–15 minutes until flaky but moist.
- Serve topped with sizzled scallion salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg