One-Pan Lemon Herb Salmon & Roasted Vegetables

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If I could only recommend one dinner for families with ADHD children, this would be it. Wild-caught salmon is the single most powerful brain food I know — rich in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids that directly support dopamine production, reduce neuroinflammation, and help the ADHD brain regulate attention and impulse control. In my practice, I've seen families make this one swap — adding salmon twice a week — and notice real shifts in their child's focus and mood within weeks. The best part? One pan, 35 minutes, minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

• 4 wild-caught salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large sweet potato, cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 tsp capers for extra flavor

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the pan and roast for 10 minutes alone — sweet potato needs a head start.
3. While the sweet potato roasts, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, parsley, and oregano in a small bowl.
4. After 10 minutes, add the broccoli, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the pan alongside the sweet potato. Toss everything lightly with a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Nestle the salmon fillets among the vegetables. Spoon the lemon herb mixture generously over each fillet. Top with lemon slices.
6. Return the pan to the oven and roast for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
7. Scatter fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately straight from the pan.