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Miso Butter Salmon with Scallions is a must-try dish!

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This Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde is rich, flaky, and packed with umami. Buttery miso-glazed salmon is roasted to perfection, then topped with a sizzling scallion and garlic herb drizzle that crackles with flavor. It’s a bold, elegant dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for impressing without the stress.

Ingredients

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For the Salmon:

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 1 to 1.5 pounds total)

  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste

  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde:

  • 2 large scallions, finely chopped

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon:
    Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). In a small bowl, mix the miso paste and butter until smooth. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Spread the miso butter generously over the top. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

  2. Bake the Salmon:
    Bake the salmon for 12–15 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.

  3. Make the Sizzled Salsa Verde:
    In a heatproof bowl, add chopped scallions, sliced shallot, minced garlic, and Aleppo pepper. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering (but not smoking), about 2–3 minutes. Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to infuse, then stir in chopped cilantro, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.

  4. Serve:
    Plate the salmon over rice, noodles, or greens. Spoon the warm salsa verde over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

  • White miso provides a mild, sweet umami flavor. For deeper richness, try yellow or red miso.

  • The sizzled salsa verde can be made ahead—store in the fridge and gently reheat before serving.

  • Great served with rice bowls, sautéed greens, or soba noodles.

  • Add sliced chili for extra heat or chopped mint for a refreshing twist.

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