Baked Boursin Salmon (Printable)

Salmon fillets topped with creamy Boursin cheese and herbs, baked until golden and bubbling. An elegant yet effortless 30-minute meal.

# What You'll 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

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Pat the 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.
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 the oven. Sprinkle with chopped chives and dill before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Boursin creates an incredibly velvety crust that keeps the salmon moist throughout cooking
  • This elegant dinner comes together in under thirty minutes with almost zero effort
02 -
  • Overcooking salmon makes it dry quickly, so check for doneness a few minutes early
  • The cheese topping should be golden and bubbling, not browned or burnt
03 -
  • Let the salmon rest for three minutes after baking so the juices redistribute throughout the fish
  • Room temperature Boursin mixes much more smoothly than cold cheese right from the fridge

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