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Peruvian-Style Baked Rockfish

Flaky Pacific rockfish gets a smoky cumin rub and a vibrant cilantro-lime ají verde drizzle alongside crisp spring asparagus and golden roasted potatoes.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Wild Pacific Rockfish Fillet
    1 lb $8.99
  • Green Asparagus
    12 oz, trimmed $4.49
  • Signature SELECT/FARMS Mini Baby Gold Potatoes
    12 oz, halved $3.99
  • Green Onions
    3, trimmed and thinly sliced $0.99
  • Cilantro
    1/2 bunch, leaves and tender stems $1.29
  • Lime
    1, zested and juiced $0.69
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Green Jalapeno Peppers
    1 small, seeded for less heat $0.75
  • Olive oil
    4 tablespoons, divided
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
    3 tablespoons
  • White vinegar
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Halve the potatoes, trim the asparagus, thinly slice the green onions, mince 1 garlic clove, and pat the rockfish dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss the potatoes on a rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 18 minutes, cut sides down, until beginning to brown.
  3. While the potatoes roast, make the ají verde-style sauce: blend or finely chop together the cilantro, jalapeño, remaining garlic clove, lime zest, lime juice, mayonnaise or yogurt, vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of cumin, salt, and pepper until spoonable; loosen with a teaspoon of water if needed.
  4. Season the rockfish with salt, pepper, the remaining cumin and smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven, flip the potatoes, and add the asparagus in an even layer. Place the rockfish fillet on top or alongside the vegetables, tucking thinner tail ends under for even cooking.
  6. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the rockfish flakes easily and reaches 145°F in the thickest part, and the asparagus is crisp-tender.
  7. Plate the roasted potatoes and asparagus, set the rockfish on top, spoon over the cilantro-lime sauce, and finish with sliced green onions and any extra lime juice.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: About $18–$24 using the listed rockfish, spring asparagus, potatoes, herbs, and produce plus pantry staples.

Health notes: Serves 2; about 540 calories per serving with lean protein, energizing potatoes, and a generous serving of spring vegetables.

Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the lime, cilantro, gentle chile heat, and mild sweetness of the rockfish.

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Recipe score: 8/10

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