Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the rich creaminess of Boursin cheese with tender, flaky salmon fillets. This elegant yet simple recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The herbed cheese melts beautifully over the salmon, creating a flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with sides like roasted vegetables or fresh salads. Impress your guests with minimal effort while enjoying a gourmet experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the prepared dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break the Boursin cheese into chunks and distribute evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily. Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes if you desire a golden top.
- Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 96mg