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Baked Boursin Salmon

A delightful dish featuring salmon fillets topped with creamy, flavorful Boursin cheese, typically flavored with garlic and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon Choose 5–6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless.
  • 1 round Boursin cheese A 5.2 oz round, garlic & fine herbs flavor preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter Use your choice for added richness.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced to infuse flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Adds an aromatic citrus note.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground for a hint of heat.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Optional garnish.
  • to taste lemon wedges For serving.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the Boursin cheese, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of your chosen olive oil or melted butter. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry using a paper towel. Drizzle the remaining olive oil or melted butter over each fillet, then season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Place the seasoned salmon fillets in your prepared baking dish with skin side down. Spoon the Boursin cheese mixture evenly over each fillet.
  6. Bake in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Let it rest briefly before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgSugar: 1g

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