Lemon-Herb Steelhead with Roasted Asparagus & Potatoes
This sheet-pan dinner gives you rich, flaky steelhead trout with caramelized asparagus and roasted potatoes, all brightened with lemon and herbs. It feels a little more special than a standard weeknight meal while still staying under an hour, and it showcases excellent spring produce for Washington in March.
Back to full listIngredients
- Fresh Steelhead Trout Fillet 1 lb $11.99
- Green Asparagus 1 lb, trimmed $3.49
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces $1.29
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 lemon, zested and juiced $1.29
- Parsley 2 tablespoons chopped $1.29
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $0.69
- Pantry olive oil 3 tablespoons
- Pantry Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
- Pantry salt To taste
- Pantry black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Trim the woody ends from 1 pound asparagus. Zest and juice 1 lemon. Chop enough parsley to make 2 tablespoons and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- On a sheet pan, toss the 1 pound cut Yukon Gold potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Spread the potatoes out so they have space to brown. Roast for 20 minutes.
- While the potatoes roast, pat dry the 1 pound steelhead trout fillet. In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the remaining minced garlic, the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
- After the potatoes have roasted 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Push the potatoes to one side and add the 1 pound trimmed asparagus to the open side of the pan. Toss the asparagus on the pan with a little salt, pepper, and any remaining lemon juice.
- Lay the 1 pound steelhead trout fillet in the center or on a second small sheet pan if needed for space. Brush the trout all over with the lemon-garlic-parsley mixture. Return the pan to the oven and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the trout flakes easily and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Rest the trout for 2 minutes. Taste the potatoes and asparagus and add a final pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon if needed.
- Plate by spooning the roasted potatoes onto each plate first, then leaning the asparagus alongside for height and color. Set a generous piece of steelhead trout on top or beside the potatoes. Scatter the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped parsley over the fish and vegetables for a clean, bright finish.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: Approx. 620-720 calories per serving. About 38g protein, 42g carbs, 30g fat, 6-8g fiber, depending on potato and oil amounts.
Drink pairing: Try Pinot Noir if you prefer red with fish, or Chardonnay for a rounder white option. Both pair well with the trout’s richer texture and the lemon-herb roast profile.