Easy Miso Butter Salmon (Quick Dinner)
This easy honey garlic miso salmon is about to become your new 30-minute dinner staple. With just a few pantry staples like honey, garlic, miso and butter, you can make an irresistible sticky-sweet umami glaze for flaky salmon fillets in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 salmon filets (about 6 oz each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat each salmon filet dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Place each salmon fillet skin-side up in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the salmon is golden and crispy. Flip the filets and cook for an additional minute.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, miso paste, honey, and garlic.
- Cover skillet with a lid and cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with scallions, sesame seeds, and drizzling extra miso butter on top.
Notes
Storing Miso Butter Salmon
Before storing, make sure to allow the cooked salmon to cool down to room temperature. Afterwards, you can either transfer the salmon to an airtight container or wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Refrigerate and consume within 2-3 days.
Reheating Miso Butter Salmon
There are three methods you can use to reheat the Miso Butter Salmon:
1. Oven Method
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the salmon in an oven-safe dish or on a baking sheet and reheat for about 10-15 minutes. Take note that there is a tendency for the salmon to dry using this method so you need to make sure that you cover the salmon with aluminum foil.
2. Stovetop Method
Over low-medium heat. heat a skillet and add a small amount of oil or butter. Covered with a lid or foil, place the salmon skin side down and reheat for about 10-15 minutes.
3. Microwave Method
Place the salmon on a microwave-safe dish. Covered with a microwave-safe cover or damp paper towel, reheat using medium power for 1-2 minutes per filet.
4. Air Fryer Method
Place the salmon in the air fryer basket and reheat at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
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