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Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Salmon and Maitake Mushrooms

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Enjoy the flavors of fall with this hearty and aromatic dish!

This dish celebrates the essence of fall with the ultimate flavor combo: garlic, butter, and soy sauce. Pairing salmon with seasonal maitake mushrooms creates a perfect harmony of rich umami and earthy fragrance. It’s a fail-proof recipe with simple ingredients and big flavor. Great for make-ahead meals too—just store in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.

Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Salmon and Maitake Mushrooms
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COOKING TIME

20 minutes

RATE
Amin
Artist

Amin

I’m a mother of three growing children. I’m always exploring ways to prepare meals that are both enjoyable and satisfying for everyone, while saving on the grocery budget without making it feel like a sacrifice. My motto is to create “extra delicious, everyday home meals” that satisfy the whole family, using only ingredients you can buy at a regular supermarket and seasonings you’re likely to already have at home.

PROFILE

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.

  • 2 fresh salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
  • 1 pack of maitake mushrooms
  • chopped green onions (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • A
    1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • A
    1 tbsp. mirin
  • A
    1 in. garlic paste (or minced garlic)
  • A
    2 tsp. unsalted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1

    Prep salmon: Cut the salmon into bite-size pieces and lightly coat them with flour.

    Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Salmon and Maitake Mushrooms Process1
  • 2

    Cook salmon and mushrooms: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon and cook until golden on one side. Flip the pieces, add maitake mushrooms (separated into chunks), cover with a lid, and steam for 2 minutes.

    Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Salmon and Maitake Mushrooms Process2
  • 3

    Add sauce: Add all ingredients from A (soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and butter). Stir gently to coat everything evenly.

    Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Salmon and Maitake Mushrooms Process3
  • 4

    Serve: Plate and garnish with chopped green onions.

    Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Salmon and Maitake Mushrooms Process4

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Tips & Notes

・ Be sure to use fresh salmon, not salted.
・ You can remove the skin if preferred, or leave it on and cook it until crispy.
・ Meal-prep friendly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

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