Oven-Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Steelhead with Crispy Smashed Potatoes & Charred Brussels Sprouts
A bright, Northwest-feeling weeknight plate: sale-priced steelhead gets a lemony, herb-forward roast while brussels sprouts caramelize hard on the sheet pan. Crispy smashed potatoes catch all the good pan juices—simple, a little fancy, and absolutely doable on a Monday.
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- Fresh Steelhead Trout Fillet (Fresh Farm Raised) 12 oz (reserve remaining for lunch if buying 1 lb) $8.99 (sale) per 1 lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon (zest + juice) $6.99 per 2 lb bag
- Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 tsp finely chopped (or 1 small sprig) $2.79 per 0.5 oz
- Organic Garlic (or Garlic 1 ct) 2 cloves, grated/minced $6.99 per 1 lb (or $1.50 each)
- Kroger® Brussels Sprouts Halves 12 oz $3.99 per 12 oz
- Organic Red Potatoes 1 lb $2.29 per 1 lb
- Olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp
- Butter (optional) 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: Dijon mustard 1 tsp (for the trout rub)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F and set a rack in the middle. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prep potatoes: halve 1 lb organic red potatoes (about 1–2 inch pieces). Put potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, add 1/2 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer until just tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain well.
- Prep brussels sprouts: on the sheet pan, toss 12 oz brussels sprout halves with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread cut-side down.
- Roast brussels sprouts for 10 minutes to get them started.
- Smash potatoes: when drained, place potatoes on a cutting board and gently smash each piece with the bottom of a cup. Add smashed potatoes to the sheet pan next to the sprouts. Drizzle potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast sprouts + potatoes for 12 minutes more (they should be getting crispy and browned).
- Prep trout: pat 12 oz steelhead trout dry. In a small bowl mix 2 cloves grated garlic, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and optional 1 tsp Dijon. Rub over the trout.
- Add trout to the sheet pan, skin-side down, nestling it beside the vegetables (push veggies aside so the fish has direct pan contact).
- Roast 8–12 minutes, until trout flakes easily and is just opaque (target 125–130°F for medium, 135°F for well-done).
- Finish: optionally dot potatoes with 1 tbsp butter to melt. Taste brussels sprouts and hit everything with a final squeeze of lemon if you like. Serve trout with crispy potatoes and brussels sprouts.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $18–24
Health notes: Approx. 750–900 calories per serving (depends on butter/oil). High protein and omega-3s from trout; brussels sprouts add fiber, vitamin C, and sulfur compounds. For a lighter version, reduce potatoes to 8 oz total and use 1 tbsp oil total.
Drink pairing: Go for a white with lift and citrus to echo the lemon and cut through the trout’s richness. If you want red, keep it light and chill it slightly. Best bets: - Dry Riesling (Washington State is a natural match—lime, stone fruit, zippy acidity) - Sauvignon Blanc (especially Loire-style: grassy, lemony, clean) - Pinot Noir (light-bodied, low-tannin; a great salmonid pairing)