Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde 

This Miso Butter Salmon recipe combines buttery, flaky salmon topped with a richly savory miso-butter glaze and a vibrant sizzled scallion salsa verde. The miso adds an umami zing, while the salsa verde brings freshness and brightness from scallions, garlic, lemon, vinegar, and cilantro. Baked salmon and quick-made sauce come together in under 30 minutes—making this dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Serve over rice or greens to soak up all that delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Miso Butter Salmon (serves 2–4)

• 2 salmon filets (about 1–1.5 lbs) (or 4 fillets for 4 servings)
  
  

• 1 Tbsp white miso paste
  
  

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, at 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 chopped fresh cilantro
  
  

• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  
  

• Juice of ½ lemon
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C). In a small bowl, mash together the miso paste and butter until smooth.
   
   

2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet. Spread the miso butter over the top and season lightly with black pepper. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
   
   

3. While the salmon bakes, make the salsa verde. Combine the scallions, shallot, garlic, and red pepper in a medium bowl. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat until hot (not smoking), then pour over the scallion mix and stir. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
   
   

4. Stir in the cilantro, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice; mix well and taste-adjust as needed.
   
   

5. Plate the cooked salmon over rice or greens, then spoon the salsa verde generously over the top. Serve immediately. 

Nutrients (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~450 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~35 g
  
  

• Fat: ~28 g (7 g saturated)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~6 g (1 g fiber, 3 g sugar)
  
  

• Sodium: ~750 mg
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~70 mg