Nourishing Whole-Food Recipe
Lemon-Herb Salmon with Roasted Broccoli
A bright, simple, family-friendly dinner made with wild-caught salmon, fresh herbs, lemon, and crisp roasted broccoli — ready in under 30 minutes.
Get the Printable RecipeWhy This Meal
Simple Ingredients. Deep Nourishment.
Wild-caught salmon is one of the most beautifully nourishing foods you can share with your family — rich in omega-3 fatty acids that support the brain, heart, and every cell in the body.
Paired with fresh herbs, bright lemon, and roasted broccoli — a cruciferous vegetable that gently supports the body's natural detox pathways — this is a meal that comes together in minutes, yet gives so much back.
Food can be simple. Healing can be delicious.
The Recipe
Ingredients & Instructions
Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min
Ingredients
FOR THE SALMON
- 4 wild-caught salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced + zest of 1 lemon
- Sea salt & black pepper
FOR THE BROCCOLI
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sea salt, pepper & red pepper flakes
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Spread on the sheet pan and roast for 8 minutes.
- Prepare salmon by patting fillets dry. Rub with olive oil, garlic, dill, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add salmon to the sheet pan alongside the broccoli. Top each fillet with a lemon slice.
- Roast for 10–12 more minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and the broccoli edges are golden.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon over the broccoli and serve warm.
The Nourishment Behind It
Why Your Body Loves This Meal
Omega-3 Rich
Wild-caught salmon offers omega-3 fatty acids that support the brain, heart, and a healthy inflammatory response.
Gentle Detox Support
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that provides fiber and plant compounds that support the body's natural detox pathways.
Bright & Alive
Fresh herbs and lemon add vitamin C, antioxidants, and phytonutrients — the vibrant compounds that keep whole-food meals nourishing.

A Note From Alexis
Share This Meal With The People You Love
One of the most powerful acts of healing is gathering around a table with the people you love and enjoying real, whole food together.
Meals like this remind us that nourishment doesn't have to be complicated. Simple ingredients, prepared with intention, can support your body and reconnect your family — one dinner at a time.
If this recipe blesses your table, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or family member who might need a little inspiration this week. 💛
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