A bright, Pacific Northwest–meets–Mediterranean sheet-pan dinner: tender rockfish roasted with lemon, garlic, and parsley alongside caramelized acorn squash and crispy kale. One pan, bold flavors, weeknight easy.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 12 oz (about 0.75 lb) $6.99/lb (sale)
- Organic Acorn Squash 1 small (about 1.5 lb), seeded and sliced 1/2-inch $1.49/lb (sale)
- Organic Kale 16 oz 8 oz, torn into bite-size pieces, ribs removed $2.99 (use about half)
- Organic Yellow Peeled Onions 1/2 onion, thinly sliced $1.99 each
- Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
- Organic Italian Parsley 2 tablespoons, chopped $1.99 each
- Lemon 1 (zest + 1 tablespoon juice) pantry
- Olive oil 3 tablespoons, divided pantry
- Salt & black pepper To taste pantry
- Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch pantry
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss squash and onion with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on the pan. Spread in a single layer and roast 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat rockfish dry. Mix 1.5 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Brush over fish.
- Add kale to the pan, drizzling with a little olive oil and salt; toss. Make space and place fish on the pan.
- Roast 10–12 minutes more, until fish flakes easily and kale edges are crisp. Squash should be tender and caramelized.
- Serve fish with roasted squash, onions, and crispy kale. Spoon any pan juices over the top.
Health notes: About 480–520 calories per serving. High-protein, rich in vitamin A and K from squash and kale; moderate healthy fats; gluten-free.
Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or dry WA Riesling.