Baked Salmon with Boursin Topping

The secret’s in the (cheesy) sauce! Slather a generous amount over tender salmon fillets for an instant flavor upgrade.

Serves 4  Prep Time 20 minutes  Cooking Time 15 minutes

250 grams salmon fillets
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
8 rounds freshly ground black pepper
blanched asparagus and haricot vert, to serve (optional)

For the boursin topping
1 cup cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill leaves  
salt and pepper, to taste

1  Preheat oven to 350ºF. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

2  Make boursin: Mix cream cheese with chopped dill leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

3  When fish has cooled, spread boursin on the top of the fish. Bake again for 10 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan and black pepper over boursin. Broil until top is golden brown. Serve immediately with blanched asparagus and haricot vert, if desired.

Photography by At Maculangan| Food Styling by Jun Jun de Guzman | Prop Styling by Paulynn Chang Afable | Props from Rustan’s Department Store ( Hotel Line white soup bowls, Noritake plates with blue edge, utensils, and blue flor