Herb-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli

Name: Herb-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 oz each, skin-on salmon fillets; 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 cup, cut into florets broccoli; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A simple, high-protein meal featuring omega-3-rich salmon and broccoli to stabilize energy and support heart health during Whole30.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Whole30

Prep: 12 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

6 oz each, skin-on salmon fillets
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cup, cut into florets broccoli
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; place salmon skin-side down and sear for 3 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and roast for 8-10 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork; simultaneously roast 1 cup broccoli florets tossed in 1/2 tbsp olive oil with 1/4 tsp salt for 15 minutes until tender-crisp.