Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a delectable dish that brings together the rich flavors of salmon and the creamy indulgence of Boursin cheese for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 Boursin cheese round (5.2 oz), garlic & fine herbs flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step: Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Step: In a mixing bowl, combine Boursin cheese, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half the olive oil; stir until smooth.
- Step: Pat the salmon fillets dry and drizzle with remaining olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Step: Place salmon in the baking dish skin-side down. Spoon the Boursin mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Step: Bake for 15–20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Step: Let rest for 2 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving with lemon wedges.
Notes
Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 482 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg
Keywords: Baked Boursin Salmon, creamy salmon, seafood dinner, low carb, garlic and herb salmon