Get ready to elevate your dishes with my Miso Garlic Butter! This simple, Japanese-inspired butter is packed with the rich umami flavor of miso and the fragrant touch of garlic, making it perfect for drizzling over seafood or chicken! I crafted this recipe to be a quick and easy way to enhance your favorite meals, and trust me, once you try it, you’ll want to keep it on hand for every occasion!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I absolutely love my Miso Garlic Butter because it’s the perfect Japanese-inspired condiment that adds a creamy, buttery, savory flavor with a hint of sweetness and umami to all your favorite dishes! This versatile butter is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their meals effortlessly, especially shellfish lovers who want to take their Stir Fry Scallop and Shrimp or Pan Seared Scallops to the next level!
Using the same miso base sauce that I use for my Miso Sauce and Spicy Miso Sauce, I add a touch of melted butter, similar to my Yuzu Butter recipe. I crafted this recipe to be easy to make and store, so whenever you’re ready to elevate your cooking, you can simply scoop out some of this magical flavoring and watch your dishes transform into something extraordinary!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Miso – awase brown Miso works best but can sub with white miso or red miso. Used as the base flavor of the sauce.
- Butter – unsalted, melted.
- Japanese Sake – typically will come in a large bottle labeled junmai sake. Can also substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine, found at local grocery stores or Asian markets. The sake adds umami notes to the sauce and helps with the consistency.
- Garlic – freshly grated garlic.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
🥢 Miso Paste Note
You have three miso paste options: White Miso, which is mild and sweet; Red Miso, known for its robust and salty flavor; and Brown Miso, or Awase Miso, offering a balanced blend of salty, sweet, and umami. I recommend using Awase Miso for this sauce.
🍶 Mirin Note
While Mirin can be used to make miso sauce, I’ve modified this recipe to accommodate areas where mirin might not be readily available by adjusting the amounts of sake and sweetener used instead.
Directions
Step 1 Start by boiling out Japanese sake in a skillet for 15-20 seconds.
🍶Boiling Sake Pro Tip
For a quicker alternative to boiling sake, you can simply Microwave for 30-45 Seconds.
Step 2 Combine boiled sake, melted butter, sweetener, grated garlic, and miso paste. Mix until the miso paste is melted and store in the fridge until ready to use.
🧈 Melting Butter Pro Tip
To melt butter quickly, simply place it in the Microwave for 15-20 Seconds.
Recipe Variations
To create a simple dipping sauce variation, remove the butter to make my Miso Sauce, which is great for drizzling over vegetables or using as a dip. For a spicier option, add some red pepper to that mix for my Spicy Miso Sauce variation. This gives you a flavorful condiment with a nice kick, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes!
Pairing Recommendations
This sauce pairs fantastically with chicken and vegetables, but it really excels with seafood! Use it to enhance the flavors of Japanese Style Boiled Shrimp, where its creamy notes complement the shrimp’s sweetness. It also pairs well with Boiled Squid, adding depth to the dish. For a special treat, try it with Pan Seared Scallops, allowing the butter to infuse each bite with rich umami flavor! Or you could use it with some seared salmon to create my Miso Butter Salmon or better yet some Chilean seabass to create my Miso Butter Chilean Seabass dish!
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of miso should I use for this recipe?
For this recipe, I recommend using awase or brown miso.
What can I do if my sauce is too thick?
You can easily adjust the consistency by adding a splash of water or a little more Japanese sake. This will help achieve the desired smoothness without compromising the flavor.
What dishes pair well with this miso sauce?
You can drizzle it over steamed vegetables for a flavorful side, use it to enhance stir-fried chicken, or elevate your favorite seafood dishes. It's a versatile condiment that adds a savory, creamy, umami kick to your dishes.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers, simply transfer them into an airtight container and place them in the fridge. When stored properly, the leftovers can last for 14-21 days.
Other Recipes You Might Like
- Japanese Sesame Dipping Sauce
- Miso Mayo Dipping Sauce
- Japanese Pork Stir Fry Sauce
- Pepper Lunch Sauce
Watch How To Make It
Miso Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Miso awase or brown miso
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Clove Garlic grated
- 1 1/2 tbsp Japanese Sake
- 1/2 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Add Japanese sake to a skillet and let it boil for 15-20 seconds.
- Combine boiled sake, melted butter, sweetener, miso, and grated garlic in a mixing bowl.
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving