Roasted Rockfish with Apple-Braised Cabbage & Parsley Smashed Reds
A fast Pacific Northwest-friendly dinner that leans into March produce in Washington: flaky rockfish roasted over sweet-tart apples, onions, and cabbage, with buttery smashed red potatoes for comfort. It feels fresh and cozy at once.
Back to full listIngredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught 1 lb $6.99/lb sale
- Red Potatoes 1 lb $1.29/lb
- Green Cabbage 3/4 lb $1.49/lb
- Small Fuji Apple 1 each $0.99 each
- Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
- Parsley 2 tablespoons chopped $1.69 each
- Fresh Organic Lemon 1/2 lemon $1.69 each
- Pantry: olive oil, butter, salt, black pepper, paprika as needed
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught ($6.99/lb sale) by patting it dry and cutting into 2 portions. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Set aside while the oven heats to 425°F.
- Wash 1 lb Red Potatoes ($1.29/lb) and cut into large chunks. Cover with cold salted water in a pot, bring to a boil on the stove, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- While the potatoes cook, thinly slice 3/4 lb Green Cabbage ($1.49/lb), thinly slice 1/2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onion ($1.49/lb), dice 1 Small Fuji Apple ($0.99 each), mince 2 garlic cloves from 1 Garlic bulb ($1.50 each), chop 2 tablespoons Parsley ($1.69 each), and cut 1/2 Fresh Organic Lemon ($1.69 each) into wedges.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet or small roasting pan over medium heat. Add the 1/2 lb sliced onion and cook 3 minutes. Add the 3/4 lb sliced cabbage, diced Fuji apple, and minced garlic cloves with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften.
- Push the cabbage mixture into an even bed. Lay the 2 seasoned rockfish portions on top. Drizzle the fish with 1 teaspoon olive oil and roast at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
- Drain the 1 lb cooked Red Potatoes well. Return them to the hot pot with 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon chopped Parsley, a squeeze of the 1/2 lemon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Lightly smash with a spoon or potato masher so they stay chunky.
- Serve the roasted rockfish over the warm apple-cabbage mixture with the parsley smashed potatoes on the side. Finish with the remaining chopped parsley and extra lemon wedges from the 1/2 Fresh Organic Lemon. Pair with a lightly oaked Chardonnay or dry Riesling.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. High in protein, a good source of omega-3s, and packed with fiber and vitamin C from cabbage and apples. Keep the oil moderate and go heavier on cabbage for an even lighter plate.
Drink pairing: A lightly oaked Chardonnay or dry Riesling works beautifully here. Chardonnay matches the roasted fish and potatoes, while Riesling plays especially well with the apple-cabbage sweetness.