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Roasted Rockfish with Dill-Garlic Asparagus & Sweet Carrots

A bright, Colorado-early-spring fish dinner that leans on sale wild rockfish, in-season asparagus, and sweet roasted carrots. The warm dill-caper style finish feels elegant, but the method is weeknight simple.

Ingredients

  • Fresh wild rockfish fillet 1 lb $6.99/lb sale
  • Green asparagus 1 bunch $3.99 sale
  • Carrots 1 lb from 2 lb bag $2.99
  • Organic fresh dill 0.5 oz pack, use 2 tablespoons chopped $2.49
  • Organic garlic bulbs 1 bulb, use 3 cloves $2.49
  • Organic yellow onion 1 medium, use 1/2 onion $1.87
  • Organic lemon substitute not listed skip; use dill-garlic finish instead pantry
  • Olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons pantry
  • Butter 1 tablespoon pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry
  • Red pepper flakes pinch, optional pantry

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 lb fresh wild rockfish fillet priced at $6.99 sale by patting it dry and cutting into 2 equal portions. Trim 1 bunch green asparagus priced at $3.99 sale. Peel and cut 1 lb carrots from the $2.99 bag into thin sticks. Thinly slice 1/2 medium organic yellow onion priced at $1.87 each. Mince 3 cloves from 1 organic garlic bulb priced at $2.49. Chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill from the $2.49 pack.
  2. Heat the oven to 425Β°F. Toss the 1 lb carrot sticks and 1/2 sliced onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the trimmed asparagus to the same pan with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, another pinch of salt, and black pepper. Push the vegetables to the sides and place the 2 rockfish portions in the center. Rub the fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Roast the rockfish, asparagus, carrots, and onion for 10 to 12 minutes more, until the fish flakes easily and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
  5. While the fish cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the 2 tablespoons chopped dill and 1 tablespoon water or olive oil to loosen into a spoonable herb finish. Do not brown the garlic.
  6. Plate the roasted carrots, onion, and asparagus beside the rockfish. Spoon the warm dill-garlic butter over the fish and vegetables. Taste and add a final pinch of salt and pepper if needed.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-19

Health notes: About 430-520 calories per serving. High in lean protein, rich in fiber from asparagus and carrots, and relatively light in saturated fat. Add extra vegetables or a side salad if you want more volume without many more calories.

Drink pairing: Try Sauvignon Blanc for its citrusy lift and herbal snap, or Pinot Grigio for a lighter, clean pairing that won’t overpower the delicate rockfish and dill.

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajita Skillet Lettuce Cups

This fast taco-style skillet brings real weeknight energy: juicy sale-priced cilantro-lime chicken, blistered peppers and onions, and warm cabbage tucked into lettuce cups or piled into bowls. It’s fresh, crunchy, and totally different from the recent rotation.

Ingredients

  • Chef's Counter Cilantro Lime Chicken Thigh 16 oz $4.99 sale
  • Green cabbage 1/2 small head $3.38
  • Organic green bell pepper 1 pepper $1.99
  • Organic yellow onion 1 medium $1.87
  • Organic cilantro 1 bunch, use 2 tablespoons chopped $2.49
  • Organic cucumber 1 $1.99
  • Organic garlic bulbs 1 bulb, use 2 cloves $2.49
  • Organic green leaf lettuce 1 head, use 8 large leaves $3.49
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry
  • Ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon, optional pantry
  • Chili flakes or chili powder 1/4 teaspoon, optional pantry

Instructions

  1. Prep the 16 oz Chef's Counter Cilantro Lime Chicken Thigh priced at $4.99 sale by cutting into bite-size strips if needed. Thinly slice 1 medium organic yellow onion priced at $1.87 and 1 organic green bell pepper priced at $1.99. Shred about 3 cups from 1/2 small head green cabbage priced at $3.38. Dice 1 organic cucumber priced at $1.99. Mince 2 cloves from 1 organic garlic bulb priced at $2.49. Chop 2 tablespoons cilantro from the $2.49 bunch. Separate and wash 8 large leaves from 1 head organic green leaf lettuce priced at $3.49.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 16 oz cilantro lime chicken thigh and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the sliced onion, sliced green bell pepper, and minced 2 garlic cloves to the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin if using, and 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes if using. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and pick up a little char.
  4. Add the 3 cups shredded cabbage to the skillet and toss for 2 to 3 minutes just until slightly wilted but still crisp. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the diced cucumber with the remaining chopped cilantro and a pinch of salt for a quick fresh topping.
  6. Serve the chicken-pepper-cabbage mixture in the 8 lettuce leaves as cups, or as a bowl-style skillet dinner. Top with the cucumber-cilantro mixture and plenty of black pepper.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17

Health notes: About 450-560 calories per serving depending on serving style. High in protein, packed with vegetables, and lower in carbs if served in lettuce cups. Add potatoes or tortillas from pantry if you want a heartier meal.

Drink pairing: Go with Riesling if you want a touch of fruit against the lime and cilantro, or RosΓ© for a versatile, chilled pairing that handles the peppers and savory chicken beautifully.

Garlic Shrimp & Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Skillet

A cozy but not-heavy pasta alternative built from tender spaghetti squash, savory mushrooms, spinach, and juicy shrimp. It delivers comfort with spring-appropriate freshness and makes smart use of strong sale pricing on shrimp.

Ingredients

  • Shrimp raw frozen 31 to 40 count 1 lb $5.99 sale
  • Organic spaghetti squash 1 squash $7.96
  • Signature Select white sliced mushrooms 8 oz from 8 oz pack $4.49
  • Signature SELECT/FARMS Spinach 8 oz $1.50 sale
  • Organic sweet onion 1 small $2.24
  • Organic garlic bulbs 1 bulb, use 4 cloves $2.49
  • Organic fresh thyme 0.5 oz pack, use 1 teaspoon leaves $2.49
  • Butter 1 tablespoon pantry
  • Olive oil 2 tablespoons pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry
  • Red pepper flakes pinch, optional pantry
  • Parmesan 2 tablespoons, optional pantry optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425Β°F. Halve 1 organic spaghetti squash priced at $7.96 lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Rub the cut sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Place cut-side down on a sheet pan and roast 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
  2. While the squash roasts, thaw and pat dry 1 lb shrimp raw frozen 31 to 40 count priced at $5.99 sale. If needed, peel and devein. Thinly slice 1 small organic sweet onion priced at $2.24. Mince 4 cloves from 1 organic garlic bulb priced at $2.49. Clean 8 oz Signature Select white sliced mushrooms priced at $4.49 if needed. Pick 1 teaspoon thyme leaves from the $2.49 pack.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb shrimp, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using, and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce the skillet to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the sliced onion. Cook 2 minutes, then add the 8 oz mushrooms, the 4 minced garlic cloves, the 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until the mushrooms brown and their moisture cooks off.
  5. Add the full 8 oz bag of Signature SELECT/FARMS Spinach priced at $1.50 sale and cook 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine.
  6. When the spaghetti squash is tender, use a fork to scrape the strands into the shell. Divide the squash strands between 2 bowls or plates. Top with the shrimp, mushroom, and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan if using and finish with black pepper.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: About 410-500 calories per serving. High in protein, lower in carbohydrates than traditional pasta, and a good source of vitamins A and C from spinach and squash. Moderate sodium depending on seasoning.

Drink pairing: Pair with Chardonnay if you want a rounder match for the mushrooms and butter, or Pinot Grigio for a brisker, more seafood-friendly glass.

Shopping list
  • Fresh wild rockfish fillet 1 lb
  • Green asparagus 1 bunch
  • Carrots 1 lb from 2 lb bag
  • Organic fresh dill 0.5 oz pack, use 2 tablespoons chopped
  • Organic garlic bulbs 1 bulb, use 3 cloves, 1 bulb, use 2 cloves, 1 bulb, use 4 cloves
  • Organic yellow onion 1 medium, use 1/2 onion, 1 medium
  • Organic lemon substitute not listed skip; use dill-garlic finish instead
  • Olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons, 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons
  • Butter 1 tablespoon, 1 tablespoon
  • Salt to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes pinch, optional, pinch, optional
  • Chef's Counter Cilantro Lime Chicken Thigh 16 oz
  • Green cabbage 1/2 small head
  • Organic green bell pepper 1 pepper
  • Organic cilantro 1 bunch, use 2 tablespoons chopped
  • Organic cucumber 1
  • Organic green leaf lettuce 1 head, use 8 large leaves
  • Ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon, optional
  • Chili flakes or chili powder 1/4 teaspoon, optional
  • Shrimp raw frozen 31 to 40 count 1 lb
  • Organic spaghetti squash 1 squash
  • Signature Select white sliced mushrooms 8 oz from 8 oz pack
  • Signature SELECT/FARMS Spinach 8 oz
  • Organic sweet onion 1 small
  • Organic fresh thyme 0.5 oz pack, use 1 teaspoon leaves
  • Parmesan 2 tablespoons, optional

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