Oven-Baked Rockfish with Burst Tomatoes, Garlic & Oregano + Sautéed Kale
A different seafood option than tuna/steelhead: rockfish gently baked with tomatoes, olives (optional), garlic and herbs, plus quick sautéed kale. Bright, coastal, and very March-friendly.
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- Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh), 1 lb 12–14 oz (cook the rest or save) $9.99 (reg)
- NatureSweet Constellation® Medley Snacking Tomatoes (16.5 oz) 12–16 oz $5.99 (reg)
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 3 cloves, thin-sliced $2.79 (reg)
- Simple Truth Organic® Oregano 1 tsp dried or 1 Tbsp fresh $2.79 (reg)
- Organic Lacinato Kale 1 bunch $2.99 (reg)
- Jumbo Yellow Onions (1 lb) 1/2 onion, thin-sliced $1.29 (sale)
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1/2 lemon (juice) + wedges to serve $1.69 (reg)
- Olive oil 2 1/2 Tbsp, divided
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: olives or capers 2 Tbsp (if you have)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Tomato base: In a baking dish, toss tomatoes with sliced garlic, oregano, 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional olives/capers. Roast 10 minutes to start bursting the tomatoes.
- Add fish: Pat rockfish dry; season with salt and pepper. Nestle fillets into the hot tomato mixture. Drizzle with a little more olive oil if needed. Bake 10–14 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
- Finish with lemon: Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the dish right after it comes out of the oven. Spoon the tomato-garlic juices over the fish.
- Sauté kale: While fish bakes, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Cook sliced onion with a pinch of salt 3–4 minutes. Add kale ribbons with 2 Tbsp water; toss and cook 3–5 minutes until wilted. Season with pepper and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Serve: Plate rockfish topped with roasted tomatoes and juices, with sautéed kale on the side. Add lemon wedges.
Cook time: 30–40 min
Estimated cost: Medium (sale-priced fish helps)
Health notes: Lean protein + lots of veg. Keep oil moderate; serve with a small portion of potatoes if you want it heartier.
Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, or dry Riesling.