Careme Recipes

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Ginger-Garlic Shrimp & Baby Bok Choy over Yukon Gold Mash

Think cozy-but-bright: juicy shrimp quickly seared in a gingery garlic sauce, piled over crisp-tender bok choy and served with buttery mashed Yukon golds. It’s peak winter produce in WA (potatoes + brassicas) with a fast seafood centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb (you’ll use ~12 oz; save the rest) $4.99 sale (reg $9.99)
  • OR Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp Raw 31/40 12 oz (recommended for this recipe) $7.00 sale (reg $7.99)
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 lb $3.99
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 to 1 1/4 lb $4.99
  • Organic Ginger Root about 1 inch piece (1–2 Tbsp grated) $5.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves $2.79
  • Sweet onion (Peruvian Gold) 1/2 small onion, thin sliced $5.49 (3 lb bag)
  • Olive oil (pantry) 2 Tbsp
  • Butter (pantry) 1–2 Tbsp
  • Milk or broth (pantry) 2–4 Tbsp for mashing
  • Soy sauce (pantry) 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or lemon (pantry) 1 Tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar (pantry) 1 tsp
  • Cornstarch (pantry, optional) 1 tsp mixed with 1 Tbsp water
  • Red pepper flakes (pantry, optional) pinch
  • Salt & black pepper (pantry) to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Rinse bok choy; slice stalks into 1/2-inch pieces and roughly chop leaves (keep separate). Grate ginger, mince garlic, thin-slice onion. Pat shrimp very dry; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Stove: Put potatoes in a pot, cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until very tender, 12–15 minutes.
  3. Make sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, vinegar/lemon, honey, ginger, garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and (optional) cornstarch slurry.
  4. Cook shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sauté onion 1–2 minutes. Add shrimp in a single layer; sear 60–90 seconds per side until just pink.
  5. Glaze & finish: Pour sauce into the skillet; toss 30–60 seconds until glossy and the shrimp are coated. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
  6. Cook bok choy: In the same skillet, add the bok choy stalks with a splash of water; cover 2 minutes. Add leaves; toss 1 minute until wilted and bright. Season to taste.
  7. Mash potatoes: Drain potatoes well. Mash with butter and a splash of milk/broth; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve: Spoon mash onto plates, top with bok choy, then shrimp and any pan sauce.

Health notes: ~650–750 kcal per serving (depends on butter). High protein, lots of veg; keep it lighter by using olive oil instead of butter and going easy on added salt.

Drink pairing: Crisp WA white like Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (off-dry works great with ginger/garlic).

Seared Top Round Steak with Dijon Pan Sauce & Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A steakhouse vibe without the fuss: quick-seared top round with a warm mustard pan sauce, plus oven-roasted Brussels sprouts that get crisp edges in under 25 minutes. Classic, wintery, and very WA December-friendly.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Round Steak (1 Steak) 12–14 oz steak (serves 2) $7.99 sale (reg $11.99)
  • Kroger® Brussels Sprouts Halves 12 oz $3.99
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes 3/4 lb (optional if you want extra starch) OR skip if you prefer just sprouts $4.99
  • Sweet onion (Peruvian Gold) 1/2 small onion, sliced $5.49 (3 lb bag)
  • Garlic (pantry or from bulbs) 1–2 cloves, minced $2.79 (bulbs)
  • Olive oil (pantry) 2 1/2 Tbsp
  • Dijon mustard (pantry) 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce (pantry, optional) 1 tsp
  • Beef broth or water (pantry) 1/3 cup
  • Butter (pantry) 1 Tbsp
  • Salt & black pepper (pantry) to taste
  • Smoked paprika or chili flakes (pantry, optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Pat steak dry; season generously with salt and pepper. If using potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks. Toss Brussels (and potatoes if using) with 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
  2. Oven: Roast Brussels (and potatoes) on a sheet pan, cut-side down for sprouts, 20–25 minutes, shaking once, until browned and tender.
  3. Stove: While veg roasts, heat a skillet over medium-high with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Sear steak 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) to medium-rare/medium. Move steak to a plate to rest.
  4. Pan sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add onion to the same skillet; cook 2–3 minutes. Add garlic 30 seconds. Stir in broth/water, Dijon, and Worcestershire (if using); simmer 2 minutes, scraping browned bits.
  5. Finish: Whisk in butter to gloss the sauce. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Slice steak against the grain.
  6. Serve: Plate roasted Brussels (and potatoes if using), fan steak over top, spoon warm mustard pan sauce.

Health notes: ~600–750 kcal per serving. High protein; lots of fiber from Brussels. Keep it heart-healthier by trimming added butter and choosing a leaner portion.

Drink pairing: Washington Syrah (e.g., Columbia Crest H3 Syrah) or a Yakima Valley Cabernet-style red.

Stovetop Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Apple-Onion Pan Sauce & Garlicky Lacinato Kale

Sweet, savory, and a little tangy: pork tenderloin slices cooked fast on the stove with a quick apple-onion pan sauce, served alongside garlicky sautéed lacinato kale. Feels special, but it’s a weeknight in disguise.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.99 sale (reg $8.29)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fuji Apples – 2 Pound Bag 1 large apple $4.99
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1 bunch $2.99
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, thin sliced $2.19/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79
  • Olive oil (pantry) 2 Tbsp
  • Butter (pantry, optional) 1 Tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar (pantry) 2 tsp
  • Chicken broth or water (pantry) 1/4 cup
  • Dried thyme or rosemary (pantry) 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper (pantry) to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (pantry, optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Prep: Trim any silver skin from tenderloin. Slice into 1-inch medallions and lightly flatten with your palm. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme/rosemary. Core apple; cut into thin wedges. Slice onion; mince garlic. Strip kale from stems; thinly slice leaves.
  2. Stove (pork): Heat a skillet over medium-high with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sear pork medallions 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through (145°F). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Stove (apple-onion sauce): In the same skillet, add remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil (or a dab of butter). Add onion; cook 2 minutes. Add apple wedges; cook 3–4 minutes until lightly softened and glossy. Add garlic 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze: Add broth/water and vinegar; simmer 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Optional: swirl in 1 Tbsp butter for a richer sauce. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  5. Kale side: In a second pan (or after removing sauce), sauté kale with a splash of water, a pinch of salt, and optional red pepper flakes 3–5 minutes until tender but still vibrant. Add a little garlic if you like.
  6. Serve: Spoon apple-onion sauce over pork. Serve with sautéed kale on the side (and extra pan sauce for dipping).

Health notes: ~550–700 kcal per serving. Lean protein + nutrient-dense kale; moderate carbs from apples. Use minimal oil and keep portions reasonable for a lighter plate.

Drink pairing: WA-grown Pinot Gris or Chardonnay; beer option: a crisp pilsner.

Shopping list
  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb (you’ll use ~12 oz; save the rest)
  • OR Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp Raw 31/40 12 oz (recommended for this recipe)
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 lb
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 to 1 1/4 lb, 3/4 lb (optional if you want extra starch) OR skip if you prefer just sprouts
  • Organic Ginger Root about 1 inch piece (1–2 Tbsp grated)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, 2 cloves, minced
  • Sweet onion (Peruvian Gold) 1/2 small onion, thin sliced, 1/2 small onion, sliced
  • Olive oil (pantry) 2 Tbsp, 2 1/2 Tbsp, 2 Tbsp
  • Butter (pantry) 1–2 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp
  • Milk or broth (pantry) 2–4 Tbsp for mashing
  • Soy sauce (pantry) 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or lemon (pantry) 1 Tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar (pantry) 1 tsp
  • Cornstarch (pantry, optional) 1 tsp mixed with 1 Tbsp water
  • Red pepper flakes (pantry, optional) pinch, pinch
  • Salt & black pepper (pantry) to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Round Steak (1 Steak) 12–14 oz steak (serves 2)
  • Kroger® Brussels Sprouts Halves 12 oz
  • Garlic (pantry or from bulbs) 1–2 cloves, minced
  • Dijon mustard (pantry) 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce (pantry, optional) 1 tsp
  • Beef broth or water (pantry) 1/3 cup
  • Smoked paprika or chili flakes (pantry, optional) pinch
  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fuji Apples – 2 Pound Bag 1 large apple
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1 bunch
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, thin sliced
  • Butter (pantry, optional) 1 Tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar (pantry) 2 tsp
  • Chicken broth or water (pantry) 1/4 cup
  • Dried thyme or rosemary (pantry) 1/2 tsp

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