Boursin Baked Salmon Fillets (Printable)

Baked salmon fillets topped with creamy Boursin cheese, herbs and lemon zest for an elegant French dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless
02 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Cheese Mixture

03 - 5.3 oz Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs or preferred flavor)
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

06 - Lemon wedges
07 - Extra chopped fresh herbs (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange them evenly on the prepared tray.
03 - In a small bowl, mix Boursin cheese with chopped parsley and lemon zest until smooth.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the Boursin mixture over each salmon fillet.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Garnish with extra herbs and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Boursin melts into a golden herb flecked crust that makes people think you spent far more than ten minutes prepping.
  • It works beautifully for a Tuesday night but looks impressive enough for a date night without any stress.
02 -
  • If you overbake salmon by even a few minutes it dries out fast, so start checking at the 18 minute mark and trust the fork test over the timer.
  • Room temperature Boursin spreads in seconds but cold Boursin will drag against the fish and make a mess, so plan ahead just slightly.
03 -
  • A microplane zester gives you the finest, most fragrant lemon zest without any bitter pith sneaking in.
  • Let the salmon rest for two minutes after baking so the juices redistribute and the cheese topping sets slightly before serving.

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