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Lemon and Dill Boursin Salmon

Easy.  Weeknight.  Dinner.  Say it louder! This incredibly easy, creamy, Lemon and Dill Boursin Salmon is the perfect quick dinner!!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Boursin Cheese Sauce Salmon, Boursin Salmon, Creamy Boursin Salmon, Lemon and Dill Creamy Salmon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon filets BBQ cut style
  • 1 pinch salt *kosher is preferable
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or any neutral-tasting oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 wheel of Boursin cheese garlic and herb is preferable
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill minced

Instructions

  • Generously salt and pepper your salmon filets on each side.
  • In a medium or large pan over medium high heat, add olive oil and sear the salmon filets on each side for about 3-5 minutes. This will depend on the thickness of your filets.
  • Remove the salmon from the pan and tent with foil.
  • Turn the heat down to low and add the butter, and minced garlic. Give it a stir for a minute or until just fragrant.
  • Add the chicken broth to deglaze the pan - and then add the wheel of Boursin cheese. Stir it around and break it up until it melts and you’re left with a creamy, smooth sauce.
  • Add the lemon juice and minced dill.
  • Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the salmon filets.
  • Garnish with some lemon wedges (if desired). Serve.

Notes

See the blog post for a video tutorial and more tips + tricks !