Baked Boursin Salmon – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked Recipe
This Baked Boursin Salmon recipe combines the richness of salmon with the creamy, herb-infused Boursin cheese for a flavorful and perfectly baked dish. Easy to prepare and impressive to serve, this recipe is a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Gluten Free
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Boursin Mixture:
- 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
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes or asparagus (optional, for roasting alongside)
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish or line with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season salmon: Pat fillets dry and place skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Top with Boursin: Break Boursin cheese into chunks and distribute evenly over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily. For a golden top, broil for the last 1–2 minutes (watch closely!).
- Garnish and serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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