Baked Boursin Salmon
Baked Boursin Salmon is a delightful and sophisticated dish that elevates any dining experience. This recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with creamy Boursin cheese, creating a deliciously rich flavor profile while ensuring a flaky texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan wonder requires minimal cleanup and can be served alongside vibrant roasted vegetables or fluffy quinoa for a complete meal. With only ten minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a gourmet dinner in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes or asparagus for roasting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a 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 with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break the Boursin cheese into chunks and distribute evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Bake in the oven for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Broil for 1–2 minutes for added color if desired.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, garnish with parsley if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg