Description
Baked Boursin Salmon – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked is an exquisite dish that combines tender salmon fillets with the rich, herby essence of Boursin cheese. Ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is not only straightforward but also delivers a restaurant-quality experience right from your kitchen. In just about 30 minutes, you can savor a moist and flaky salmon dish topped with a creamy layer of cheese, enhanced by zesty lemon and fresh herbs. Paired with your choice of roasted vegetables or grains, it makes for a wholesome meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes or asparagus (optional, for roasting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking dish.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break the Boursin cheese into chunks and distribute it evenly over the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until opaque and flaky. For a golden top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg