Description
Baked Boursin Salmon – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked is a show-stopping dish that brings restaurant-quality elegance to your dining table. This simple yet sophisticated recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with rich Boursin cheese, creating a creamy, herby delight that is sure to impress family and guests alike. With just 10 minutes of preparation and minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan cooking method, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Pair it with fresh salads or seasonal vegetables to create a balanced meal that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
- 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 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley, cherry tomatoes or asparagus for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break apart Boursin cheese into chunks and distribute evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily; broil for the last 1–2 minutes for a golden top if desired.
- Garnish with fresh lemon juice and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg