Description
Baked Boursin Salmon is a delectable dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with creamy garlic and herb cheese, baked to perfection. This elegant yet simple recipe transforms any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. The rich flavors and inviting aroma will captivate your family and friends, making it a must-try for busy evenings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 oz Boursin cheese (garlic and herb flavor)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish.
- Pat the fillets dry with paper towels. Spoon Boursin cheese generously over each fillet and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil around the fish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and appears golden.
- Garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg