Baked Boursin Salmon
Baked Boursin Salmon is an easy and elegant dish featuring flaky salmon fillets topped with creamy, herby Boursin cheese. It’s a quick dinner that feels fancy but comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon slices, for serving
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets in the dish, skin-side down if applicable.
- Drizzle with olive oil or butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the Boursin cheese evenly and spread on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Use Garlic & Herb Boursin or try other flavors like Shallot & Chive or Cracked Black Pepper.
- Add veggies like cherry tomatoes or asparagus to the dish for a full meal.
- Drizzle cream or white wine in the pan for extra richness.
- Salmon can be baked in the air fryer at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Leftovers are great cold in salads or on toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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