Quick Mediterranean Salmon Recipe: 20-Minute Heart Health

Herb-Roasted Salmon with Vegetables

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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Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

Lian is a Registered Dietitian specializing in cardiac nutrition and metabolic health. She is the author of Cardiac Comeback and the founder of Ask Lian, a platform dedicated to helping cardiac event survivors and their caregivers rebuild their health — without the overwhelm or the guilt. Lian believes that healing is as much mental as it is physical, and that the best diet is one you can actually live with.

https://asklian.com
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