Baked Boursin Salmon Recipe
This Baked Boursin Salmon recipe is a delightful way to enjoy tender, flavorful salmon topped with a creamy Boursin cheese mixture. Perfect for a special dinner or a simple weeknight meal.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
Boursin Cheese Mixture:
- 1 Boursin cheese round (5.2 oz) – garlic & fine herbs flavor preferred
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix Boursin Cheese: In a small bowl, mix together Boursin cheese, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the olive oil or melted butter until smooth.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange Salmon: Place salmon fillets in the baking dish, skin side down if applicable.
- Add Cheese Mixture: Spread the Boursin cheese mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove from the oven, let rest, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is cooked through but take care not to overcook to keep it tender.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning or add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Baked Boursin Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Boursin Cheese Salmon