Baked Boursin Salmon: Gourmet Flavor in Minutes

Baked Boursin Salmon is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon with creamy Boursin cheese for a quick and flavorful dinner that impresses.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 2

Total Time 32

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

2 fillets Salmon Fillets Choose skin-on or skinless based on preference

For the Boursin Mixture

4 oz Boursin Cheese Use garlic and fine herbs flavor
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tbsp Lemon Juice/Zest Adds brightness

For Cooking

1 tbsp Olive Oil/Melted Butter Drizzle over the salmon
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For Garnish and Serving

to taste Fresh Parsley Optional
1 each Lemon Wedges For serving

Equipment

Oven
Baking dish
Mixing bowl
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine Boursin cheese, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
Pat salmon fillets dry and place in greased dish. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, then season with salt and black pepper.
Spread the Boursin mixture over each salmon fillet evenly.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for optimal texture. Mix in cream cheese with Boursin for extra creaminess if desired.

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