Description
Baked Boursin Salmon arrives at your dinner table with creamy French cheese melting over perfectly flaky fish, delivering restaurant-quality comfort without complicated techniques right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese (herb and garlic flavor)
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill or parsley), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Activate your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the center for even cooking.
- Apply 1 tablespoon olive oil to a baking dish, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent salmon from sticking.
- Position two 6-ounce salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared dish, allowing space between them for uniform heating.
- Distribute 4 ounces of herb and garlic Boursin cheese across the salmon surfaces, spreading 2 ounces per fillet with gentle, even strokes.
- Squeeze 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice directly over the cheese-topped salmon, creating a delicate citrus layer.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper across the fillets, ensuring balanced seasoning.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for exactly 20-25 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and garnish with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or parsley moments before serving.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Select fresh, high-quality Boursin cheese for the richest flavor and creamiest texture on your salmon.
- Choose wild-caught salmon for better taste and more robust nutritional profile compared to farm-raised options.
- For gluten-free and dairy-sensitive diners, replace Boursin with dairy-free herbed cashew cheese and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg