Baked Boursin Salmon Recipe
This baked Boursin salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets topped with a creamy, garlic and herb-infused Boursin cheese mixture. Baked to perfection, this dish offers a flavorful and elegant meal that is quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
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, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent the salmon from sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make Boursin Mixture: In a small bowl, combine Boursin cheese, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the olive oil or melted butter. Stir the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Prep Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fillets, then season with salt and black pepper evenly.
- Arrange Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin side down if using skin-on fillets, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart.
- Apply Boursin Topping: Spoon the Boursin cheese mixture evenly over each salmon fillet. Use the back of a spoon to gently spread the mixture to cover the top of each piece.
- Bake Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and Garnish: Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets to avoid overcooking.
- You can substitute olive oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Using skin-on fillets helps keep the salmon moist during baking, but skinless works well too.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- For a low sodium version, reduce or omit added salt.
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