Description
Baked boursin salmon brings creamy, herby goodness right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Tender fish wrapped in rich cheese makes weeknight cooking feel like a delightful French culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 8 ounces Boursin cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper so your salmon won’t stick.
- Arrange salmon fillets with their skin facing downward, ensuring they’re evenly spaced on the sheet.
- Generously spread 2 ounces of Boursin cheese across the top surface of each 6-ounce salmon fillet, creating a smooth, thick layer.
- Drizzle ½ tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the cheese layer of each fillet, letting the citrus enhance the creamy texture.
- Lightly coat each fillet with ½ tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to help crisp the edges.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper across the salmon to amplify the overall flavor profile.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for exactly 17 minutes, checking that the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Pull the salmon from the oven and immediately garnish with ½ tablespoon of freshly chopped dill or parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives add brightness and complement the creamy Boursin perfectly.
- Check salmon doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily and look opaque, not translucent.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat Boursin or use Greek yogurt mixed with herbs as a topping.
- Select high-quality salmon with vibrant color and minimal odor for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg