Miso-Butter Salmon with Herbed Rice

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 1.5 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain rice (or jasmine)
• 2 cups water
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh chives (or green onion)(optional)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat salmon dry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, stir together miso paste, softened butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth. Brush generously over the salmon.

3. 3

   Bake salmon for 12–14 minutes, until just cooked through and flaky.

4. 4

   While salmon bakes, rinse rice, then simmer with water and salt over medium-low heat for 12–14 minutes, until tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

5. 5

   Stir parsley (and chives if using) into the warm rice. Serve salmon with herbed rice and any pan juices.