Lemon-Parsley Rockfish with Crushed Yukon Potatoes & Blistered Green Beans
A bright Pacific Northwest spring plate that leans into good April produce in Washington: seared rockfish over lemony crushed Yukon potatoes with blistered green beans and a fresh parsley-caper style finish. Light, colorful, and weeknight-fast, but polished enough to feel restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
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Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught1 lb $6.99
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Yukon Gold Potatoes1 lb $1.49
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Fresh Green Beans12 oz $1.77
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Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag1 lemon $4.99
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Parsley1/2 bunch $1.89
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Garlic2 cloves $1.50
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Jumbo Yellow Onion1/2 small onion, thinly sliced $1.49
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olive oil2 1/2 tbsp
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butter1 tbsp
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capers1 tbsp
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kosher saltto taste
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black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Trim 12 ounces green beans. Thinly slice 1/2 small yellow onion. Finely chop 1/2 bunch parsley. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Cut 1 lemon in half, then cut 2 thin slices from one half for the pan and keep the rest for juicing.
- Place the 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil on the stove. Cook the potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes until very tender.
- While the potatoes cook, toss the 12 ounces green beans and the sliced 1/2 small yellow onion on a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast the green beans and onion in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until tender and lightly blistered at the edges.
- Pat the 1 pound rockfish fillet dry very well. Cut the fish into 2 portions. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Add the 2 rockfish portions and sear for about 3 minutes on the first side until golden. Flip, add the 2 lemon slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily. Transfer the fish to a warm plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, the 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon capers to the same skillet. Stir for 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, swirling in 1 tablespoon butter to make a quick glossy pan sauce.
- Drain the cooked 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes well and return them to the hot pot. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Crush the potatoes with a spoon or masher so they are rustic, not smooth. Fold in a little of the remaining chopped parsley.
- Spoon the lemony crushed potatoes slightly off-center on each plate. Lean one piece of rockfish against the potatoes, then arrange the roasted green beans and onion alongside for height and color. Spoon the parsley-caper pan sauce over the fish and finish with the remaining parsley and extra lemon on the side.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $15-19
Health notes: Approx. 520 calories per serving. About 38g protein, 19g fat, 46g carbs, 6g fiber. Lean protein, moderate starch, and a generous green vegetable side make this a balanced meal.
Drink pairing: A crisp, mineral white is ideal here. Look for Sauvignon Blanc for citrus and herbal lift that echoes the lemon and parsley, or Pinot Gris for a slightly rounder texture that still keeps the fish and green beans feeling fresh.