Pan-Seared Pacific Rockfish with Mint–Green Onion Relish + Warm Spinach–Mushroom Skillet Potatoes
Fast, fragrant, and restaurant-worthy: delicate rockfish gets a crisp pan sear, then you shower it with a minty herb relish. Served with warm garlicky lentil-style vibes—without the lentils—thanks to sautéed mushrooms and spinach over quick pan potatoes.
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- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught 1 lb $9.99
- Kroger® Baby Spinach Bag Salad (use plain spinach leaves) 10 oz $2.49
- Kroger® Whole White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.79
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49
- Mint 1 small bunch $1.29
- Garlic 2 cloves (from 1 head) $1.50
- Green Onions 2 green onions $1.50
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes: Cut 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks. Rinse and drain. Microwave with a splash of water, covered, 5–7 minutes until just tender (or simmer 10 minutes). Drain well and let steam-dry.
- Make the mint relish: Finely chop 2 green onions and 1/4 cup mint leaves. Mince 1 garlic clove. Stir together with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp lemon juice (pantry or bottled), and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Sear the potatoes (stovetop): Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 Tbsp oil. Add the par-cooked potatoes, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, and cook 8–10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp in spots. Move potatoes to one side of the skillet (or transfer to a plate).
- Sauté mushrooms + spinach: Slice 8 oz mushrooms. Add 1 Tbsp oil to the open side of the skillet, add mushrooms, and cook 4–5 minutes until browned. Add 10 oz spinach and 1 minced garlic clove; season with a pinch of salt and toss 1–2 minutes until wilted. Combine with the potatoes and keep warm.
- Sear the rockfish: Pat 1 lb rockfish dry. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. In a second skillet (or wipe out the first), heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high. Sear fish 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until flaky and just cooked through.
- Serve: Spoon the warm potato–mushroom–spinach mix onto plates, top with rockfish, and finish with the mint relish (use 1–2 Tbsp per portion, to taste).
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $18–24
Health notes: ~650–800 calories per serving. High protein and potassium from potatoes; spinach adds folate and iron. Tip: use extra spinach to boost volume with minimal calories.
Drink pairing: Lean, flaky white fish + herbs wants crisp whites (or very light reds). - Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne): salty-citrus snap that screams seafood. - Unoaked Chardonnay (WA or Chablis-style): clean apple/stone fruit, no heavy oak. - Grüner Veltliner: peppery lift that loves herbs and mushrooms.