Description
Boursin Salmon brings restaurant-quality elegance right to your dinner table with zero fuss and maximum flavor. Creamy cheese and tender fish create a simple yet impressive meal that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 package Boursin garlic and herb cheese
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Finishing and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400F and prepare a parchment-lined baking dish to ensure easy cleanup.
- Gently pat each 170g salmon fillet completely dry with paper towels to help it brown perfectly.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil across the fillets and season with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Spread the entire 150g package of Boursin garlic and herb cheese directly on top of each salmon piece, letting it rest naturally without forcing coverage.
- Slide the baking dish into the 400F oven and bake for precisely 12-15 minutes, watching for the salmon to flake easily when tested with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and immediately shower each fillet with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon zest for brightness.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the top for a burst of color and herbal aroma if you desire extra garnish.
- Serve the salmon immediately while the Boursin is still warm and melty, ensuring maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Fresh salmon makes all the difference, so select high-quality fillets with a bright color and no strong fishy smell.
- Watch the baking time carefully, as salmon can quickly become dry; check doneness by gently pressing the thickest part and seeing if it flakes easily.
- For a lower-fat version, swap regular Boursin for a lighter herb-flavored soft cheese and use less olive oil when preparing the fish.
- If gluten-sensitive, confirm the Boursin brand is gluten-free, as some varieties can contain trace amounts of wheat derivatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg