Baked Boursin Salmon (Printable View)
Rich, creamy salmon topped with Boursin cheese and fresh herbs, baked to golden perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless or skin-on, pin bones removed
→ Cheese & Dairy
02 - 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin garlic & fine herbs cheese
03 - 2 tbsp heavy cream
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
04 - 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
→ Pantry & Spices
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the salmon. Season each fillet with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
04 - In a small bowl, combine the Boursin cheese and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
05 - Evenly spread the Boursin mixture over the top of each salmon fillet.
06 - Arrange lemon slices over and around the salmon.
07 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the cheese topping is bubbling and lightly golden.
08 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chopped chives and dill before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Boursin creates an incredibly creamy sauce without you having to make anything separately
- It feels like restaurant quality food but comes together in under thirty minutes
02 -
- Overcooking salmon is the one thing that will ruin this dish so check for doneness a few minutes early
- Broiling for the last minute creates the most gorgeous golden cheese crust
03 -
- Room temperature Boursin mixes so much easier than cold
- Pat the salmon really dry before seasoning