Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that brings together the creamy goodness of Boursin cheese with tender, flaky salmon fillets. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. By simply topping salmon with herbed Boursin cheese and baking it to perfection, you create an impressive centerpiece that will delight your guests and family alike. Pair it with seasonal vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal that’s as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease your baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break the Boursin cheese into small chunks and distribute evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes for a golden top if desired.
- Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, garnish with parsley if using, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg