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Miso Butter Salmon

A quick, savory salmon with a sweet miso butter glaze that sears to a glossy finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large nonstick frying pan or skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Spatula or fish turner

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup white miso (see note 1)
  • 1/4 cup butter softened (see note 2)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 salmon fillets skinned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon green onion sliced

Instructions
 

  • Soften the butter until very soft. In a mixing bowl, combine the 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup white miso, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar; mix until smooth and evenly combined. Set the miso butter aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, swirling to coat the surface.
  • Place the 4 salmon fillets presentation side down (the top of the fillet facing the pan) in the hot pan. Sear without moving for 3 minutes to develop a crust.
  • Flip the fillets and cook the underside for 2 minutes.
  • After those 2 minutes, spoon the miso butter over each fillet and let it melt over the salmon for about 1 minute, spooning the melted butter over the tops as it melts.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and the sliced green onion over the glazed salmon, then remove from the pan and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Yellow miso can be used as a substitute for white miso.
  • If using red miso, reduce the amount to 2 tablespoons.
  • Do not use Saikyo miso for this dish as it is too sweet.
  • Salted or unsalted butter both work; butter should be very soft before mixing.
  • If you prefer firmer salmon, cook 4 minutes per side instead of 3 + 2.