Description
Boursin Salmon brings restaurant-quality elegance right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Creamy herbed cheese melts beautifully over tender fish, creating a quick weeknight meal that feels totally luxurious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh salmon
- 1 (5.2 ounces) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ medium onion
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Grab your salmon fillets and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly across both sides of the fish.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil together, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully lay the 4 salmon fillets into the hot skillet. Cook for exactly 3-4 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the fillets and cook the opposite side for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer the salmon to a separate plate and set aside.
- Drop chopped onions into the same skillet. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn soft and lightly golden.
- Pour ¾ cup chicken broth and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into the skillet. Use a spatula to scrape up any delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the entire 5.2 oz package of Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and creates a smooth sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly while stirring occasionally.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them gently into the creamy sauce. Simmer over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.
- Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley over the top as a final garnish. Serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- Always start with dry salmon to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in flavor and creates a delicious crispy exterior.
- Use a non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet for even cooking and easier salmon release without sticking.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with additional olive oil and swap chicken broth for vegetable broth to reduce calories.
- Fresh Boursin cheese melts more smoothly than cold cheese, so let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before preparing the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-24 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg