This Miso Butter Salmon is a flavorful dinner with tender salmon fillets coated in a delicious glaze of miso, butter, and honey. It’s very easy to make in the air fryer or oven.
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Many years ago, when I visited Tokyo, Japan, I couldn’t get the salmon dish out of my head because it was so delicious. The taste was so indescribable that I couldn’t even remember the Japanese name (I now know it was “sake miso pickled”).
When I was enjoying miso soup from a Japanese restaurant here at home, I realized its taste for the first time. I bought a tube of miso and make mushroom miso soup and vegetable miso soup at home. However, the deliciousness of miso is not limited to the soup.
This Miso Butter Salmon is my version of a dish I had in Japan. I love using miso in many recipes, including this recipe and my miso-roasted sweet potatoes.
why i like this
It’s packed with flavor. A complex butter with an exquisite balance of salty, sweet, and umami. health. Salmon is a superfood rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Miso is a complete protein rich in probiotics and essential minerals. Miso is quite salty, but I only use 1 tablespoon here. Quick and easy. This easy recipe uses a few simple ingredients and takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for weeknight dinner!
Ingredient memo
Ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are provided in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
salmon. My favorite is wild sockeye salmon, but any salmon is delicious. I prefer to use salmon fillets (or fillets) with the skin on. Because I love the crispy skin when cooked. However, you can also use skinless salmon fillets. Miso paste. There are various types of miso. This recipe uses mellow and slightly sweet white miso. It was very tasty, but I wanted more flavor. So, I tried using red miso, which has a deeper flavor. I definitely like the red miso flavor of this salmon glaze. If you are new to miso cooking, why not try white miso first, or choose yellow miso (Shinshu miso), which is between the mellow white miso and the rich red miso. If you can’t find miso paste at your local grocery store, it’s available at many Asian grocery stores and online. butter. Red miso is salty, so I use unsalted butter for this miso butter sauce. Butter should be softened. Honey. The sweetness of honey and the rich flavor of miso are in harmony. You can also use brown sugar or agave syrup. Maple syrup is not recommended for this recipe. Lemon juice. Garlic.
How to make miso butter salmon
In a small bowl, combine room temperature butter, miso, honey, garlic, and lemon juice. Spread a thick layer of miso sauce over the salmon fillet.
Place the salmon fillets in the air fryer basket or on a baking sheet. Air fry or broil until the salmon is cooked through.
important tips
Pat the salmon fillets dry. It’s important to pat the fillets dry with paper towels before adding the miso butter. This will give the salmon a good sear. Add spices. When cooking for family or friends who like spice, I add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the miso butter. You can also add a teaspoon of grated ginger or half a teaspoon of dried ginger. Gluten free. This miso salmon recipe is gluten-free because the miso paste I use is made from rice. Miso is a fermented soybean paste, but it also usually contains grains such as rice and millet. If you want gluten-free miso, check the label. Look for wheat ingredients and don’t buy barley miso that is made with barley and is not gluten-free. Grilled salmon. For a moist, juicy texture, salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F. The salmon should be opaque in color and can be easily flaked with a fork. The best way to know for sure is to use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet. Let the fish rest for a few minutes before eating. It will continue to cook even after you remove it from the heat.
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Miso Butter Salmon is a flavorful dinner featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a delicious glaze of miso paste, butter, and honey. It’s very easy to make in the air fryer or oven.
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Quantity: 2 for one person
calorie: 343kcal
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, miso paste, honey, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
Spread a thick layer of the miso mixture over the salmon fillets.
air fryer instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil or use a silicone liner.
Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the air fryer basket, leaving space around them.
Air fry for 8-11 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets. We recommend checking at the 8 minute mark.
How to use the oven
Preheat oven to 400°
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on the baking sheet, leaving space around them.
Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Precautions
Pat the salmon fillets dry. It’s important to pat the fillets dry with paper towels before adding the miso butter. This will give the salmon a good sear. Add spices. When cooking for family or friends who like spice, I add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the miso butter. You can also add a teaspoon of grated ginger or half a teaspoon of dried ginger. Gluten free. This miso salmon recipe is gluten-free because the miso paste I use is made from rice. Miso is a fermented soybean paste, but it also usually contains grains such as rice and millet. If you want gluten-free miso, check the label. Look for wheat ingredients and don’t buy barley miso that is made with barley and is not gluten-free. Grilled salmon. For a moist, juicy texture, salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F. The salmon should be opaque in color and can be easily flaked with a fork. The best way to know for sure is to use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet. Let the fish rest for a few minutes before eating. It will continue to cook even after you remove it from the heat.
nutrition
Provided by: 1waiter | calorie: 343kcal | carbohydrates: 11g | protein: 35g | fat: 17g | Saturated fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated fats: 5g | Monounsaturated fats: 5g | Trans fat: 0.2g | cholesterol: 109mg | sodium: 438mg | potassium: 867mg | fiber: 1g | sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | calcium: 30mg | iron: 2mg
