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Flavorful Miso Butter Grilled Salmon Skewers

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These miso butter grilled salmon skewers are quick, easy, and packed with bold umami flavor, perfect for casual summer dinners paired with refreshing sesame cucumber noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 2 large cucumbers (English or Kirby preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • Fresh scallions, thinly sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the miso butter by mixing softened butter, white miso paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cut the salmon fillet into 1.5-inch cubes and thread 4-5 pieces onto each soaked bamboo skewer.
  3. Brush the salmon pieces generously with the miso butter, reserving some for basting during grilling.
  4. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill the salmon skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, basting with reserved miso butter halfway through, until grill marks appear and internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare.
  6. While grilling, spiralize or peel cucumbers into thin ribbons. Toss with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the grilled salmon skewers hot alongside the sesame cucumber noodles, garnished with extra sesame seeds or scallions if desired.

Notes

Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning the miso butter. Let salmon rest a few minutes after grilling to lock in juices. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Spiralize cucumber last to avoid sogginess. If no grill available, broil in oven 5-7 minutes per side, watching carefully.

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Keywords: miso butter, grilled salmon, salmon skewers, sesame cucumber noodles, easy summer dinner, umami, quick recipe, healthy seafood

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