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Baked Boursin Salmon

Baked Boursin Salmon: A Creamy, Quick Dinner Delight

Baked Boursin Salmon is a quick, delicious meal featuring salmon smothered in herby cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 24 oz Salmon fillets Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, skin-on preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin recommended.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black pepper To taste.
For the Flavoring
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, fresh preferred.
  • 1/2 whole Lemon Zest and juice.
For the Topping
  • 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Can use other flavors.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, optional.
Optional Vegetables
  • Vegetables e.g., cherry tomatoes or asparagus.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Gently pat your salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the baking dish.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then season with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest.
  4. Spread the Boursin cheese evenly over the seasoned fillets.
  5. Bake in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, broiling for 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
  6. Remove from oven, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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