Herb-Roasted Salmon with Vegetables

Written by: Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES | Specializing in Cardiac & Menopause Nutrition. Reviewed and updated: June 2026.

Fish doesn't have to be complicated to taste incredible. This one-pan wonder is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids to support heart health, and relies on fresh herbs and garlic rather than heavy sodium to build flavor.

Quick Recipe Overview:

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Servings: 1
• Sodium: 258 mg per serving

Why Your Heart Will Love This: This Herb-Roasted Salmon is a heart-healthy, DASH-compliant sheet pan dinner. It uses omega-3-rich salmon paired with broccoli and bell peppers, flavored with olive oil, garlic, and dill instead of salt. With just 258mg of sodium per serving and a total cook time of under 30 minutes, it's an ideal choice for cardiovascular recovery and weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

• 5 oz (142g) salmon fillet, skin on (70mg)
• 1½ cups broccoli and bell pepper mix (35mg)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil (0mg)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (2mg)
• 1 tsp dried dill (1mg)
• ¼ tsp black pepper (0mg)
• Large pinch salt (~150mg)
• Lemon wedge (0mg)

Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Prep the Vegetables: Arrange the broccoli and bell peppers on the sheet. Drizzle with ½ Tbsp of the olive oil, half the minced garlic, and sprinkle with your pinch of salt.
3. Prep the Salmon: Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet, skin-side down.
4. Build the Flavor: Mix the remaining ½ Tbsp olive oil, remaining garlic, dill, and black pepper. Brush this fragrant mixture evenly over the salmon.
5. Roast: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve: Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon wedge and an optional side of cooked quinoa.

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