Baked Boursin Salmon – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked Recipe
This Baked Boursin Salmon recipe is a delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets topped with creamy Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Boursin Topping:
- 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)
Additional:
- Cherry tomatoes or asparagus (optional, for roasting alongside)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Season salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets and place them in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Top with Boursin: Distribute chunks of Boursin cheese evenly over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Garnish and serve: Squeeze lemon juice on top, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 500mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2g
- Fiber: Approx. 0.5g
- Protein: Approx. 40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 110mg
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