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Baked Boursin Salmon Recipe

Delicious Baked Boursin Salmon Recipe for Effortless Elegance

This Baked Boursin Salmon Recipe is a simple yet luxurious dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon prefer skinless wild-caught for best flavor and texture
For the Cheese
  • 8 oz Boursin Cheese garlic & herb flavor recommended
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs a mix of panko and regular breadcrumbs ideal
For Drizzling
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil using good quality olive oil is recommended
For Freshness
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Parsley & Thyme) dried herbs can work if fresh isn’t available
Essentials
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them skin-side down in the baking dish.
  3. Spread the Boursin cheese on top of each salmon fillet evenly.
  4. Mix panko breadcrumbs with a splash of olive oil, parsley, and thyme until coated.
  5. Distribute the breadcrumb mixture over the cheese-covered salmon, pressing down gently.
  6. Bake the salmon in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is at room temperature before cooking. Allow resting after baking for better moisture retention.

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