Baked Boursin Salmon
Baked Boursin Salmon is a creamy, flavorful dish that elevates your dining experience without requiring extensive cooking time. This elegant recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with the rich, herby goodness of Boursin cheese, all baked to perfection in just one pan. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Pair it with your favorite vegetables or grains for a balanced meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes or asparagus, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break apart Boursin cheese and distribute evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily; broil for an extra 1–2 minutes for a golden top if desired.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg