Salmon with Spicy Miso Butter

I am not kidding when I say I’ve made this recipe at least once a week for the whole month of May.

It is savory, refreshing, healthy, and takes less than 20 minutes to make.

You NEED to give this Salmon with Spicy Miso Butter a try! The spicy miso butter honestly tastes good with EVERYTHING; it is tangy, garlicky, spicy, and packed with umami flavors!

The butter also keeps the salmon tender and juicy.

Pair it with rice, cucumber salad, or Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce.

You will for sure be making this delicious Salmon with Spicy Miso Butter at least once a week!

I’ve been incorporating HEALTHY yet DELICIOUS recipes for the past few months, and this Salmon with Spicy Miso Butter is one of my favorites!

The salmon is pan-fried to perfection, and the butter coats the salmon to ensure all the juices stay inside.

I see a lot of people often baking the salmon with butter; however, I love the pan fry method as the skin gets nice and crispy.

Pan-frying also cuts the cooking time in half. I add the butter last to ensure that every part of the salmon is evenly coated in the miso herb butter. 

This spicy miso butter tastes good with EVERYTHING, and you NEED to give it a try.

If you don’t eat meat or seafood, you can also use the spicy miso butter on top of baked potatoes, mushrooms, or vegetables. I like to make miso butter in bulk, and I often put it on top of baked Japanese Sweet Potato in the morning.

The butter lasts in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, but I promise it is so delicious you will finish it in a few days! All you need is butter, miso paste, Korean red chili paste, garlic, lemon, and fresh dill. You can add any herbs of your choice, such as thyme, sage, or green onion. 

Salmon with Spicy Miso Butter takes less than 20 minutes to make.

If you are like me, you can also make the miso butter in bulk so that you can have it for lunch in less than 15 minutes.

I always have side dishes ready in the fridge, such as Korean Marinated Eggs, Cucumber Salad, Bean Sprout Salad, Korean Spinach Salad, and Honey Garlic Potatoes.

Making side dishes ahead of time can save a lot of time preparing food throughout the week. 

Want more HEALTHY recipes? Here are some of the go-to HEALTHY dishes that I swear by! 

• Vietnamese Inspired Chicken Wings (Healthy & CRISPY)
• Pan-Fried Mackeral (Healthy 10 Minute Recipe)
• Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
• Spicy Garlic Bok Choy (10 Minutes ONLY!)

Ingredient 

• 2 piece of Salmon 
• Salt & pepper to season 

Miso Butter 

• 4 tbsp of Butter (unsalted) 
• 1 tbsp of Miso Paste 
• 1.5 tbsp of Korean Red Chili Paste 
• 2 tbsp of Fresh Dill (chopped) 
• 1 Lemon Juice 
• 1 tsp of Lemon zest 
• 2 cloves of Garlic (grated) 

1. Mix room temperature butter, miso paste, Korean red chili paste, fresh chopped dill, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp of lemon zest, and 2 cloves of grated garlic in a bowl. This can last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; add as much miso butter you want on the salmon, and double the recipe if you’re going to make the butter in bulk. 
2. Pat dry the salmon and season with salt and pepper. 
3. In a pan, add in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the salmon and pan fry for 4 minutes on each side. 
4. Add on your desired amount of miso butter, put the lid on, and let it cook for another 3 minutes or until cooked. This process helps “steam” the salmon, which cooks faster and keeps the salmon moist. 
5. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. 

Salmon with Spicy Miso Butter

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 4 votes

I am not kidding when I say I’ve made this recipe at least once a week for the whole month of May. It is savory, refreshing, healthy, and takes less than 20 minutes to make. You NEED to give this Salmon with Spicy Miso Butter a try! The spicy miso butter honestly tastes good with EVERYTHING; it is tangy, garlicky, spicy, and packed with umami flavors! The butter also keeps the salmon tender and juicy.

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Keyword: 20 Minute Recipes, asian dinner, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, creamy miso mushroom pasta, dinner Ideas, easy dinner, Healthy, miso butter, quick and easy recipe, quick meal, salmon, salmon recipe, seafood

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 482kcal

Ingredients

• 2 piece Salmon
• Salt & pepper r to season

Miso Butter

• 4 tbsp Butter unsalted
• 1 tbsp Miso Paste
• 1.5 tbsp Korean Red Chili Paste
• 2 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
• 1 Lemon 1 whole lemon's juice
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 2 cloves Garlic grated

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Instructions

• Mix room temperature butter, miso paste, Korean red chili paste, fresh chopped dill, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp of lemon zest, and 2 cloves of grated garlic in a bowl. This can last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; add as much miso butter you want on the salmon, and double the recipe if you’re going to make the butter in bulk.
• Pat dry the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
• In a pan, add in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the salmon and pan fry for 4 minutes on each side.
• Add on your desired amount of miso butter, put the lid on, and let it cook for another 3 minutes or until cooked. This process helps “steam” the salmon, which cooks faster and keeps the salmon moist.
• Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

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Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 943mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 832IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg