Salmon with Miso Butter Scallion Sauce (20 Minutes Easy Recipe)
Looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful meal? This umami-packed salmon with miso butter scallion sauce will become your new staple for busy nights!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
For the sauce
- 4 ounces scallions about 12 stalks
- 4 tablespoons miso note 1
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prep the salmon: Remove the scales from 4 pieces salmon if there are any. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Season it with kosher salt and ground black pepper, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour on all sides.
- Prep the sauce ingredients: Mix 4 tablespoons miso and 2 tablespoons sake in a small bowl. Mince 4 ounces scallions.
- Cook the salmon: Heat a pan over medium heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon neutral oil and wait until it’s hot. Place the salmon in the pan, skin side down, and fry for about 3 minutes, until the surface is golden brown.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the salmon over and fry for another 3-5 minutes with a lid on, or until the salmon is fully cooked. Remove the salmon from the pan and place it on a plate.
- Make the sauce: Wipe the pan with a paper towel. Lower the heat to low-medium and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Once the butter melts, add the minced scallions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add the sake and miso mixture to the pan and stir well.
- Plate and serve: Place the cooked salmon on a plate and pour the sauce over the top. Be careful not to add too much sauce, as it’s quite strong. Enjoy!
Notes
(1) Types of miso: I used light-colored miso to test this recipe, but you can use any kind you like. Just be aware that the saltiness may vary depending on the type or brand of miso, so be sure to taste as you cook. For more information on miso, please check out the What is Miso? section above.
(2) Add vegetables (optional): You can add other veggies too, such as shimeji mushrooms and bok choy! Simply fry them in the same pan, either with or after the salmon.
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