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Creamy Baked Boursin Salmon

Baked Boursin Salmon

An elegant and easy one-pan meal featuring tender salmon topped with creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese, roasted alongside fresh asparagus and cherry tomatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European
Calories: 595

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 150g each, skinless and boneless
  • 150 g Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese 1 standard pack
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes on the vine
  • 1 bunch of asparagus about 250g, tough ends trimmed
  • 1 lemon half sliced, half zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a large oven tray with baking parchment to make clean-up easier.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: On the tray, toss the asparagus and cherry tomatoes with the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in a single layer.
  3. First Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast the vegetables for 10 minutes. This gives them a head start so they become tender.
  4. Add the Salmon: Remove the tray from the oven. Make four spaces amongst the vegetables for the salmon fillets. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and place them on the tray. Season each fillet lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Top with Boursin: Divide the Boursin cheese into four equal portions and spread it evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. I find that using the back of a spoon helps to create a nice, even layer. Place a thin slice of lemon on top of the Boursin on each fillet.
  6. Final Bake: Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 63°C, according to the FSA's guidance on cooking fish safely. The Boursin should be gloriously melty and slightly golden in spots.
  7. Finish and Rest: Remove the tray from the oven. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over everything and sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish is best served immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.