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Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde

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Indulge in Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 filets Salmon Choose sustainably sourced salmon
  • 2 tablespoons White Miso Paste Adds depth and umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use clarified for higher smoke point
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferred
For the Salsa Verde
  • 4 scallions Scallions Can substitute with chives or green onions
  • 1 medium Shallot Yellow onion can be substituted
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo or Crushed Red Pepper Swap with paprika for a milder kick
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Choose extra virgin for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh herb that brightens the dish
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Provides necessary acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine butter and white miso paste until smooth.
  3. Place the salmon filets skin side down on a lined baking sheet and spread miso butter over each fillet.
  4. Bake the salmon for about 15 minutes until it flakes easily.
  5. While the salmon bakes, combine chopped scallions, shallots, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet and pour it over the scallion mixture, stirring well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Fold in cilantro, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice into the salsa verde.
  8. Serve the baked salmon with the sizzled scallion salsa verde on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure even mixing of miso and butter for a smooth coating on the salmon. Adjust spice levels in salsa verde according to preference.

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