Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with rich Boursin cheese for an impressive and easy meal. This recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, offering a delightful blend of tangy lemon zest and savory garlic. With just 10 minutes of prep, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will leave your guests raving. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad to complete this gourmet experience.
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 for garnish (optional)
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 baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break the Boursin cheese into chunks and distribute evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes for a golden finish.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 981mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg