October 1, 2019

SALMON EN PAPILLOTE WITH BOURSIN

Salmon and Boursin cheese papillote

Salmon papillote recipe

Oh yummy, time for papillotes! Iconic in my supersonic bible (or repertoire), papillotes are actually beginning to be quite a regular at my friends’ table as well! And because winter is definitely here, I was looking for a comfy dish and my French Boursin cheese came straight away in my mind! This time though, I did not go for the basic one with garlic, no I took the chive and shallot one and it was absolutely perfect. The ingredients complemented each other beautifully, so enjoy the first papillote of the season!

 

The French touch to your table : the papillotes

For those who may not be familiar, papillotes are a method of cooking food in a parchment paper or aluminium foil pouch, which is then sealed to trap in the steam and aromas. It’s an easy and healthy way to cook fish, poultry, and vegetables, and it’s perfect for a cosy dinner at home. The origins of the papillote method can be traced back to the French cuisine, and it’s a technique that’s been used for centuries. In case you are looking for more information on the history and technique of cooking in papillote, (here).

Salmon and Boursin cheese : a match made in heaven

This dish is a perfect option for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a romantic dinner at home. The Boursin cheese gives a creamy and tangy note to the dish, and the salmon provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids and protein. 

It’s important to note that using Boursin cheese in this dish is obviously not the only way to go. You could also use other types of cheese, like a soft goat cheese, which also pairs well with fish. Also, you could use other types of fish, such as cod, or halibut, to make this lovely dish.

 

More papillote to try on :

Sea bream and cherry (here),

or a Dover sole with lemon and basil (here).

Bonne dégustation!

 

 

Salmon and Boursin cheese papillote

SALMON PAPILLOTES WITH BOURSIN

Sixtine
Easy and gorgeous papillote dish made with fresh salmon and Boursin cheese (the one with shallot and chive).
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 1 shallot and chive Boursin cheese
  • 3 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 1 lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Baking paper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 °C.
  • Fry the shallots briefly in a pan in a little bit of olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the Boursin with the crème and lemon juice.
  • In the baking paper square, place 1 salmon fillet.
  • Spoon 2-3 tbsp. of the cheese mixture on top of it and a bit of shallot.
  • Repeat the process for the 3 others fillets.
  • Crimp or fold the edges to seal the papillotes.
  • Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with spinach tagliatelle for example.

Notes

Wine pairing : Pinot blanc Klevner (white wine) from Alsace.
 
 
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