Name: Miso Butter Salmon
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: – 1¼-pound skin-on salmon fillet; – ½ a small head of green cabbage, trimmed and cored; – 2 large carrots, sliced diagonally into ½-inch coins; – 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ½-inch half moons; – 3½ ounces of enoki mushrooms (optional), separated into clusters; – ⅓ cup of white or yellow miso; – 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter at room temperature; – 3 to 4 teaspoons of sugar; – 1 tablespoon of neutral oil; – Salt and pepper, to taste (lightly season the vegetables); – ⅓ cup of dry sake; – 2 thinly sliced scallions for garnish; – Steamed rice for serving

Ingredients

– 1¼-pound skin-on salmon fillet

– ½ a small head of green cabbage, trimmed and cored

– 2 large carrots, sliced diagonally into ½-inch coins

– 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ½-inch half moons

– 3½ ounces of enoki mushrooms (optional), separated into clusters

– ⅓ cup of white or yellow miso

– 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter at room temperature

– 3 to 4 teaspoons of sugar

– 1 tablespoon of neutral oil

– Salt and pepper, to taste (lightly season the vegetables)

– ⅓ cup of dry sake

– 2 thinly sliced scallions for garnish

– Steamed rice for serving

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Instructions

1-Prepare the Sauce: Begin by mixing ⅓ cup of white or yellow miso with 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 3 to 4 teaspoons of sugar until it’s smooth and creamy. This sauce is the heart of the dish, giving it that rich, umami flavor typical of Chan Chan Yaki from Hokkaido.

2-Sauté Vegetables: Next, heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a pan and sauté the vegetables ½ a small head of green cabbage, 2 large carrots, and 1 medium yellow onion for a few minutes. Lightly season them with salt and pepper to bring out their natural tastes.

3-Add Salmon and Simmer: Then, place the 1¼-pound skin-on salmon fillet on top of the vegetables, miso side up, and pour ⅓ cup of dry sake over everything before covering and simmering for 7 to 10 minutes.

4-Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and serve with steamed rice for a complete meal. The total prep time is just 5 minutes, with 30 minutes of cooking, making it ideal for busy evenings. Be careful not to overcook the veggies to keep them crisp, as per the tips for this traditional recipe.

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Notes

🐟 Prepare the miso butter up to three days in advance for enhanced flavor.
🧂 Be cautious with additional salt since miso is naturally salty.
🥕 Avoid overcooking the vegetables to maintain their crisp texture and freshness.

Author: Brandi Oshea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering, Sautéing
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 615
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 1018mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 36g