Description
This dish is where bold flavor meets elegance. The miso butter adds deep, savory richness to the tender salmon, while the scallion salsa verde brings a zingy, herby finish with just the right touch of heat. It’s a restaurant-worthy meal made to enjoy at home—simple, stunning, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Miso Butter Salmon
2 salmon filets (about 1–1.5 lbs total)
1 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp butter, room temperature
Black pepper, to taste
Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde
2 large scallions, finely chopped
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp Aleppo or crushed red pepper
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp cilantro, roughly chopped
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
Prepare Miso Butter
Mix miso paste and butter until smooth. Season salmon lightly with pepper and spread the miso butter evenly over the filets.
Cook the Salmon
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is flaky and just cooked through.
Make the Salsa Verde
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add scallions, shallots, garlic, and pepper. Sizzle until fragrant and golden (about 2–3 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, vinegar, and lemon juice.
Serve
Spoon the warm scallion salsa verde over the salmon just before serving.
Notes
Savory, sizzled, and full of life—this dish is simple sophistication on a plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 per serving
- Fat: 38g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 5g per serving
- Protein: 30g per serving