Description
Baked Boursin Salmon – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked is a culinary delight that effortlessly marries elegance with simplicity. This dish features tender salmon fillets topped with rich, herby Boursin cheese, creating an impressive meal that’s ready in no time. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it delivers gourmet flavors without the fuss. With just one pan to clean, you can spend more time enjoying this delicious meal with family and friends.
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
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon dry and place skin-side down in the prepared dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Top each fillet with chunks of Boursin cheese.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. For a golden finish, broil for 1–2 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon before serving and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg