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Grilled Sockeye with Blueberry Corn Succotash

Wild sockeye gets a quick blueberry-lemon glaze and a smoky grill alongside sweet July corn, zucchini, and Walla Walla onion for a bright Pacific Northwest dinner for two.

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: About $24–$31 using listed ingredients, with leftover blueberries, onion, lemon, and dill.

Health notes: About 610 calories per serving, with roughly 38g protein, omega-3 fats, and a generous serving of vegetables.

Drink pairing: Pair with a lightly chilled Pinot Noir or a crisp Chardonnay to complement the salmon, sweet corn, and blueberry glaze.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    12 oz, cut into 2 portions $15.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears, husked $0.75
  • Zucchini
    3/4 lb, sliced lengthwise into planks $1.29
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    1/2 small onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rings $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Blueberries
    1/2 cup $5.99
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon, zested and juiced $1.29
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill
    2 tablespoons chopped $2.49
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high and clean the grates well. Pat the salmon dry, slice the zucchini, cut the Walla Walla onion into rings, husk the corn, and chop the dill.
  2. Make the glaze: in a small saucepan on the stove, combine blueberries, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, Dijon, honey, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon water. Simmer 5–6 minutes, mashing lightly, until glossy and spoonable; keep warm.
  3. Brush the corn, zucchini, and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the corn and onion first, turning occasionally, until the corn is lightly charred and the onion is tender, 8–10 minutes. Add the zucchini for the last 4–5 minutes, turning once, until marked but not mushy.
  5. Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook 4–5 minutes, then brush with some blueberry glaze and grill 2–4 minutes more, until the fish flakes easily and reaches 125–130°F for medium or 145°F if you prefer fully cooked salmon.
  6. Cut the kernels from the corn and toss them with the grilled zucchini, onion, chopped dill, another squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Plate the corn-zucchini mixture in two shallow bowls or plates, set the grilled sockeye on top, spoon over the remaining blueberry-lemon glaze, and finish with extra dill and black pepper.
Vietnamese Beef & Napa Noodle Stir-Fry

Tender seared flank steak, crisp-sweet Napa cabbage, Walla Walla onion, and bouncy rice noodles come together in a bright Vietnamese-style lime-fish sauce glaze.

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: About $17–$22 using listed sale ingredients, depending on exact flank steak weight purchased.

Health notes: Serves 2; about 610 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs, and a generous amount of cabbage and cucumber.

Drink pairing: A crisp lager, iced jasmine tea, or sparkling water with lime balances the savory-sweet sauce and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • Choice Boneless Beef Flank Steak Family Pack (2 per Pack)
    8 oz, thinly sliced across the grain $13.99
  • Napa Cabbage
    4 packed cups, sliced $2.99
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $3.99
  • A Taste of Thai® Vermicelli Rice Noodles
    4 oz $3.99
  • Cucumber
    1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced for topping $0.89
  • Organic Cilantro
    1/3 cup leaves and tender stems $1.69
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    1 lime, juiced $1.29
  • Kroger® Peeled Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $2.99
  • Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag
    1 tablespoon, minced $3.99
  • Fish sauce
    2 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar
    2 teaspoons
  • Neutral cooking oil
    2 1/2 tablespoons, divided
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Water
    1 to 2 tablespoons, as needed

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients before heating the pan: thinly slice the flank steak across the grain, slice the Napa cabbage and Walla Walla onion, thinly slice the cucumber, chop the cilantro, and mince the garlic and ginger.
  2. Soak the rice vermicelli in hot tap water just until flexible but still firm, 3 to 5 minutes; drain, rinse briefly with cool water, and set aside so the noodles do not over-soften before stir-frying.
  3. Whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl; toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of this sauce and let it stand while the skillet heats.
  4. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until very hot, then add 1 tablespoon oil; spread the beef in a single layer and sear without moving for about 1 minute, then stir-fry 1 minute more until browned but not fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, then add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 15 to 20 seconds until fragrant; add the Walla Walla onion and Napa cabbage and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until the cabbage is glossy and crisp-tender.
  6. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, the drained noodles, and the remaining sauce; toss constantly with tongs for 1 to 2 minutes, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water only if the noodles start sticking or the sauce tightens too much.
  7. Return the beef and any juices to the skillet and toss for 30 to 60 seconds, just until the beef is cooked through and the noodles are coated in a shiny glaze.
  8. Plate in shallow bowls and top with cucumber slices and cilantro for a cool, fresh finish.
Armenian Lamb & Eggplant Couscous Skillet

A fast Armenian-inspired skillet with juicy ground lamb, silky Japanese eggplant, summer tomato, Walla Walla sweet onion, warm spices, and fluffy couscous cooked right in the pan.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: About $12–$14 for the listed ingredients used, plus pantry oil and spices.

Health notes: Serves 2; about 650 calories per serving with solid protein from lamb, moderate carbs from couscous, and fiber-rich vegetables.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied red with bright acidity works well with the lamb, tomato, and cinnamon-spiced eggplant.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb
    8 oz $10.99
  • Japanese Eggplant
    12 oz, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons $4.99
  • Kroger® Original Couscous
    3/4 cup $2.49
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    1/2 medium onion, diced $3.99
  • Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch (4-5 tomatoes per bunch)
    1 medium tomato, chopped $1.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $0.79
  • FREE RANGE CHICKEN BROTH LOW SODIUM - SIMPLE TRUTH ORGANIC - 32 OZ
    1 cup $2.19
  • Parsley
    1/4 cup chopped $1.29
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1/2 lemon, juiced $1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
    to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
    pinch, optional

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables and aromatics: dice the Walla Walla sweet onion, chop the tomato, mince the garlic, slice the Japanese eggplant, chop the parsley, and mix the cumin, paprika, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant in a single layer as much as possible and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and starting to soften; transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add the diced onion and ground lamb. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking up the lamb, until the meat is browned and the onion is soft; spoon off excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in the garlic and spice mixture and cook for 30 seconds, then add the chopped tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until juicy and slightly reduced.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the eggplant to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 4 minutes until the eggplant is tender.
  6. Sprinkle the couscous evenly over the skillet, stir once, cover, turn off the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes so the couscous absorbs the seasoned broth.
  7. Fluff the skillet with a fork, stir in lemon juice and most of the parsley, then taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Plate in shallow bowls, spooning the lamb and eggplant over the couscous, and finish with the remaining parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

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