Description
This delicious Boursin Salmon recipe features fresh salmon fillets cooked in a creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce, enhanced with sautéed onions, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Perfectly seared to retain moisture and finished in a rich sauce, this dish is both elegant and easy to prepare for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (use low sodium if sensitive to salt)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 (5.2 oz/150g) package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese softened
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Take the salmon out of the fridge 15-30 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible. Cut it into 4 pieces. Pat each piece dry and season with the garlic powder and some salt & pepper.
- Sear Salmon: Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When it’s hot, add the salmon. Cook for 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Do not overcook the fish; it shouldn’t be cooked fully yet. Transfer the salmon to a plate.
- Sauté Onions: To the skillet, add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until softened and lightly golden.
- Make Sauce: Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and the softened Boursin cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until you achieve a smooth sauce. Let it bubble gently for about 5 minutes, then stir in the chopped parsley.
- Finish Cooking Salmon: Return the salmon back into the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes or so over low heat until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper if needed. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is designed for salmon pieces approximately 1 inch thick. Adjust searing time accordingly for thicker or thinner pieces.
- If your salmon has skin and you prefer not to eat it, peel it off after the searing step.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more chicken broth to loosen it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
