Baked Boursin Salmon Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked
Baked Boursin Salmon is a deliciously easy dish that transforms everyday ingredients into an elegant meal. Rich, flaky salmon fillets are topped with creamy Boursin cheese, infused with garlic and herbs, then baked to perfection. This recipe is not only quick to preparemaking it ideal for busy weeknightsbut also impressive enough for special gatherings. Whether paired with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and elevate your dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest and juice of lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Lightly oil a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and arrange 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 evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 1518 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. For a golden topping, broil for an additional 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg