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Oven-Roasted Rockfish with Lemon-Caper Butter + Crispy Russets & Garlicky Lacinato Kale

Bright, cozy, and very Pacific Northwest: sale rockfish gets a quick oven roast with a lemony caper-butter vibe, while in-season WA winter stars (kale + russets) turn into crisp-edged potatoes and garlicky greens. Feels restaurant-y, cooks fast, and uses one sheet pan plus one skillet.

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Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 12 oz (for 2 people) $6.99 sale / 1 lb
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 1 lb, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch chunks $1.69 / lb
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1 bunch, stems removed, leaves sliced $2.79 / 1 ct
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, thinly sliced $1.99 / 3 ct
  • Fresh Lemon (not in list) 1 lemon (zest + 2 tbsp juice)
  • Capers (not in list) 2 tbsp, drained
  • Butter (not in list) 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil (not in list) 2–3 tbsp, divided
  • Red pepper flakes (not in list) Pinch (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper (not in list) To taste
  • Optional: Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, thinly sliced (optional for the kale) $1.49 / lb

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 450°F. Pat 12 oz rockfish dry; season both sides with 3/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Scrub and cut 1 lb russet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Destem and slice 1 bunch lacinato kale. Thinly slice 2 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon (you want ~2 tbsp juice).
  2. Roast potatoes: Toss the 1 lb potato chunks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper on a sheet pan. Roast at 450°F for 18 minutes, then flip and roast 8–10 minutes more until browned and tender.
  3. Roast fish: Push potatoes to one side of the sheet pan. Add the seasoned 12 oz rockfish to the open side, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, and roast at 450°F for 8–12 minutes (depending on thickness) until the fish flakes easily.
  4. Make lemon-caper butter: While fish roasts, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced 2 garlic cloves and cook 30–45 seconds. Stir in 2 tbsp drained capers, the lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if using; taste and adjust salt.
  5. Sauté kale: In a separate skillet (or wipe out the butter skillet after making sauce), heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium-high. Add sliced kale (and 1/2 thin-sliced onion if using) with a pinch of salt. Splash in 2 tbsp water, cover 2 minutes to steam, then uncover and toss 2–3 minutes until glossy and tender.
  6. Serve: Plate the roasted potatoes and sautéed kale. Top rockfish with the warm lemon-caper butter sauce (use all of it). Add extra lemon wedges if you like it brighter.

Health notes: Approx calories (per serving): ~650–800 depending on butter/oil amount. Healthiness: High-protein, nutrient-dense (kale, potatoes). Keep it lighter by using 1 tbsp butter total and more lemon; add extra kale for volume.

Drink pairing: Wine pairing: Go zesty and sea-spray fresh. A crisp, high-acid white will lift the lemon/capers and keep the fish delicate. Local(ish) WA picks to look for: Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (Columbia Valley, off-dry or dry), or a WA Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley (varies by producer).

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