Description
This Baked Boursin Salmon is rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful. Tender salmon fillets are topped with herbed Boursin cheese and baked to perfection, creating an elegant yet easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (Garlic & Herb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish or sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Prepare salmon: Place salmon fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Add Boursin: Spread a generous layer of Boursin cheese evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until salmon is flaky and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sliced cherry tomatoes or spinach around the salmon before baking. This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14–16 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: boursin salmon, baked salmon, creamy salmon, easy salmon recipe, garlic herb salmon