Crispy Steelhead with Roasted Asparagus & Lemon Smashed Potatoes
A bright Pacific Northwest-leaning dinner that fits early spring in Washington: quick-seared steelhead with crisp roasted asparagus and creamy smashed gold potatoes. It feels restauranty on the plate, but it is weeknight practical.
Ingredients
- Steelhead Fillet (Fresh Farm Raised) 1 lb 13.99
- Green Asparagus 1 lb 5.99
- Kroger® Gold Potatoes 5 lb 12 oz 4.99
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced 1.50
- Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon 4.99
- Organic Italian Parsley 2 tablespoons, chopped 2.49
- olive oil 2 tablespoons
- butter 1 tablespoon
- Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand White Wine 750 ml PriceRegular $22.99 / PriceSale $16.99
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub 12 ounces of Kroger® Gold Potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Trim 1 pound of Green Asparagus by snapping off the woody ends. Mince 2 cloves of Garlic, chop 2 tablespoons of Organic Italian Parsley, and zest then halve 1 lemon from the Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag.
- Place the 12 ounces of potato chunks in a small pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil on the stove and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until very tender.
- While the potatoes cook, toss the 1 pound of trimmed Green Asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes until just tender with lightly blistered tips.
- Pat the 1 pound Steelhead Fillet dry very well. Cut into 2 equal portions. Season both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and half the lemon zest.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the 2 steelhead portions skin-side down for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is crisp. Flip and cook 1 minute more, then transfer the skillet to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and still moist in the center.
- Drain the cooked potatoes well and return them to the warm pot. Add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 minced clove of Garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, a squeeze of lemon juice from the 1 lemon, salt, black pepper, and half of the 2 tablespoons chopped Organic Italian Parsley. Smash until chunky-creamy rather than fully smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 minced clove of Garlic, the remaining chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon olive oil into a quick lemon-parsley finish.
- Spread the smashed potatoes in a swoosh on each plate. Lean one piece of the seared steelhead against the potatoes, skin-side up so it stays crisp. Arrange the roasted asparagus alongside in a tidy bundle. Spoon the lemon-parsley mixture over the fish and finish with a small squeeze of fresh lemon for a bright, clean look.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-17
Health notes: Approximately 620 calories per serving. About 41g protein, 31g fat, 39g carbohydrates, 5g fiber. Rich in omega-3 fats, potassium, and vitamin C.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc is the easiest match, bringing citrus and herbal lift to the fish and asparagus. If you prefer a softer style, Pinot Gris works beautifully with the trout’s richness and the lemony finish.
Wine picks:
- Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand White Wine PriceRegular $22.99 / PriceSale $16.99 750 ml
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris PriceRegular $29.99 / PriceSale $20.99 750 ml
Why it works: Two complementary directions: a zippy Marlborough-style Sauvignon Blanc to brighten the lemony, herbal edge and cut the fish’s richness, or an Oregon Pinot Gris for a bit more weight and plushness to match the creamy smashed potatoes and seared steelhead. Serve the Sauvignon very cold for contrast with the crispy skin; chill the Pinot Gris slightly warmer to show texture and fruit.