Creamy Boursin Baked Salmon (Printable)
Baked salmon fillets crowned with creamy garlic-herb Boursin cheese, fresh chives and bright lemon zest.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
04 - 3.5 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & fine herbs flavor)
05 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ To Serve
08 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on the prepared tray, presentation side up. Brush each fillet lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the Boursin cheese with chives, dill, and lemon zest until smooth and well blended.
04 - Spread the Boursin mixture generously and evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
05 - Bake the salmon for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is lightly golden.
06 - Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges alongside steamed vegetables or rice.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Boursin does all the heavy lifting, so you get a genuinely elegant meal with almost zero effort.
- It transforms plain salmon into something that tastes like it came from a French bistro with a ten dollar price tag per plate.
02 -
- Do not overbake the salmon because it goes from silky to dry in just a couple of minutes, so start checking at the 15 minute mark.
- Letting the Boursin sit at room temperature for ten minutes before mixing makes it infinitely easier to spread without tearing the fish.
03 -
- A sprinkle of crushed pink peppercorns over the cheese before baking adds a subtle floral heat that elevates the whole dish.
- Check your Boursin label for allergens if you are serving guests, as some varieties contain trace ingredients you might not expect.