Creamy Baked Boursin Salmon Ready in Just 30 Minutes

Delight in this Baked Boursin Salmon, a creamy and flavorful dish ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fillets Use skin-on for better texture
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with neutral oil
to taste Salt Essential seasoning
to taste Black Pepper Essential seasoning

For the Boursin Topping

8 ounces Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Star ingredient
2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic recommended
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Adds bright acidity
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adds bright acidity

Optional Garnish and Vegetables

2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Optional garnish
Optional Vegetables (e.g., cherry tomatoes, asparagus) Roasted alongside salmon

Equipment

baking dish
Oven
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with oil or parchment paper.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in the baking dish.
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets and season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
Scatter chunks of Boursin cheese evenly over the tops of the salmon.
Bake the salmon in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until opaque and flaky.
Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for a golden top, watching closely to avoid burning.
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with vegetable add-ins or cheese alternatives.

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