Miso Butter Salmon
A quick, flavourful salmon dish with a rich miso butter glaze. The combination of savoury miso and buttery richness enhances the natural flavour of the fish without overpowering it.
Perfect for an easy midweek meal that feels a little more refined.
10 Mins. 15 Mins. 2
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 Tasmanian salmon fillets (200g each)
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin (or honey if unavailable)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced spring onion, lemon wedges
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Make miso butter: Mix miso paste, butter, soy sauce, mirin/honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
Cook salmon:
- Heat oil in a non‑stick pan over medium heat.
- Place salmon skin‑side down. Cook 4–5 mins until skin is crisp.
- Flip and cook another 3–4 mins until just cooked through.
- Glaze: Spoon miso butter over salmon in the last minute of cooking, letting it melt into a glossy glaze.
- Finish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and spring onion. Serve with lemon wedges.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- With steamed rice and stir‑fried greens
- Over soba noodles with a light broth
- As a premium dinner with roasted vegetables
✨ Pro Tip:
Don’t overcook — Tasmanian salmon is best slightly pink in the centre for a tender, silky texture.
Always practice safe thawing before cooking this dish, or learn more about the quality of Tasmanian Salmon.
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