Miso Butter Salmon with Delicata Squash

Miso-butter salmon roasts over caramelized delicata squash for an easy one-pan dinner ready in about 35 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon fillets
• 1 medium delicata squash
• 2 tablespoons white miso
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 scallions scallions

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. (about 5 min) — 425°F
2. Halve the delicata squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut it into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons. Toss with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. (about 5 min)
3. Roast the squash for 12 minutes, until it begins to soften and brown. (about 12 min) — 425°F
4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the miso, honey, and sesame oil until smooth. (about 2 min) — Low
5. Pat the salmon dry and season with the remaining salt. Turn the squash, then place the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet and brush generously with the miso butter. (about 3 min)
6. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the thickest part of the salmon reaches 145°F and the squash is tender. (about 12 min) — 425°F
7. Rest the salmon for 2 minutes, then scatter with sliced scallions and serve with the squash. (about 2 min)