Description
This Boursin Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese, fresh lemon juice, and chicken broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a delightful and elegant dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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 the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the refrigerator 15-30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Cut the salmon into 4 equal pieces. Pat each piece dry with paper towels and season evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the salmon pieces and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a light golden crust but are not fully cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Onions: In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and turn lightly golden.
- Make the Sauce: Add the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and softened Boursin cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 4-5 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Finish Cooking the Salmon: Return the salmon pieces to the skillet, spooning some sauce over them. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through, flakes easily with a fork, and the sauce thickens further.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the salmon immediately, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Notes
- Bringing the salmon to room temperature before cooking helps it cook evenly.
- Do not overcook the salmon during searing; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Freshly chopped parsley brightens up the rich sauce; feel free to add more if desired.
- Using low sodium chicken broth helps control the saltiness, especially since Boursin cheese adds salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
