Miso Butter Salmon Sesame Beans (Printable)
Savory glazed salmon with crisp sesame green beans for an umami-rich meal
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 tablespoon mirin (or dry white wine)
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon honey
07 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For the Sesame Green Beans
09 - 14 ounces green beans, trimmed
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon honey
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
→ Garnish
16 - Lemon wedges
17 - Extra sesame seeds (optional)
18 - Chopped chives or coriander (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, mix the miso paste, softened butter, mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the miso butter mixture evenly over the tops of the fillets.
04 - Bake the salmon for 12–15 minutes, or until just cooked through and the top is lightly caramelized.
05 - Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
06 - In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Add the green beans, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onion.
07 - Serve the miso butter salmon hot with sesame green beans on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges, extra sesame seeds, and herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The miso butter creates this incredible caramelized glaze that you'll want to put on literally everything
- It comes together in under 35 minutes but tastes like you spent hours planning it
02 -
- Don't skip patting the salmon dry, or the glaze won't adhere properly and you'll miss out on that gorgeous caramelized crust
- The glaze can burn quickly, so keep an eye on it during those last few minutes of baking
03 -
- Set your oven to broil for the last minute if you want extra caramelization on that glaze
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before cooking