Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a delightful and effortless dish that brings sophistication to your dinner table. This one-pan recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with creamy Boursin cheese, creating a rich and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep time and cleanup, you can enjoy a gourmet experience without stress. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a weeknight dinner with family, this dish will impress everyone with its savory flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 package (5.2 oz) 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
- Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break Boursin cheese into chunks and evenly distribute over the salmon.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily. For a golden top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh lemon juice and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg