Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a quick and elegant dish that brings together the rich flavors of succulent salmon fillets topped with creamy, herbed Boursin cheese. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a gourmet experience with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 (5.2 oz) package 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and arrange them skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break the Boursin cheese into chunks and scatter evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily. Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes for a golden finish if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley if you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg