Baked Boursin Salmon – Creamy, Flavorful & Perfectly Baked
Baked Boursin Salmon is an exquisite dish that brings together the tender, flaky goodness of salmon with the rich and creamy flavor of Boursin cheese. This one-pan meal is not just quick to prepare, taking under 30 minutes, but also beautifully elegant for entertaining or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. The aromatic herbs in the Boursin cheese elevate the flavor profile, making each bite a delightful experience. Pair it with roasted seasonal vegetables for a wholesome meal that impresses without overwhelming your kitchen efforts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes or asparagus (optional, for roasting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil your baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over each fillet and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Break the Boursin cheese into chunks and spread evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily; broil for an additional minute if desired.
- Garnish with fresh lemon juice and parsley before serving alongside roasted cherry tomatoes or asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg