Baked Boursin Salmon
Baked Boursin Salmon features tender salmon fillets topped with creamy Boursin cheese, garlic, and lemon, making it a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each) Use fresh fillets for best flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter For drizzling over fillets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor to the cheese mixture
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for better flavor
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest Enhances the lemon flavor
- to taste salt and black pepper For seasoning the salmon
- Fresh parsley for garnish To enhance presentation
For the cheese mixture
- 1 round Boursin cheese (5.2 oz), garlic & fine herbs Creamy cheese topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend the Boursin cheese, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the olive oil until smooth.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the prepared baking dish and spread the Boursin mixture over each fillet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to overbake the salmon to retain its moisture. Use a meat thermometer for best results.