Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that transforms ordinary salmon into a gourmet experience. With its creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese topping, this baked salmon is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The dish requires just 10 minutes of preparation time, ensuring you spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. Paired with fresh sides like salad or grains, this recipe presents an elegant yet simple seafood option that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 1 Boursin cheese round (5.2 oz, garlic & fine herbs flavor)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix Boursin cheese, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the olive oil until smooth.
- Pat salmon fillets dry, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon in the baking dish skin side down and spoon the cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let it rest for 2 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 509mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg