Baked Boursin Salmon – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked Recipe
This Baked Boursin Salmon recipe combines the rich, creamy flavor of Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese with perfectly baked salmon fillets. A simple yet elegant dish that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 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)
Optional:
- Cherry tomatoes or asparagus (optional, for roasting alongside)
Instructions
- 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: Approx. 380 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 24g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2g
- Fiber: Approx. 0.5g
- Protein: Approx. 38g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 110mg
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