Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 1 round of Boursin cheese (5.2 oz), garlic & fine herbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine Boursin cheese, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half the olive oil until smooth.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and drizzle with remaining olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon in the baking dish skin-side down (if applicable), then spread the cheese mixture over each fillet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
Notes
Aim for a thin, even layer of cheese to ensure the salmon flavor shines through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Optional, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg