Careme Recipes

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Maple-Dijon Roasted Coho Salmon with Brussels Sprouts & Butternut

Pacific Northwest comfort: tender wild coho salmon brushed with a maple-Dijon glaze and roasted alongside in-season Brussels sprouts and sweet butternut squash. Cozy, fast, and weeknight-easy.

Ingredients

  • Wild coho salmon fillets 2 fillets (5โ€“6 oz each)
  • Maple syrup 1 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) 2 tsp
  • Garlic, finely minced 2 cloves $2.79 for 3 ct (Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs)
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Kroger Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL! 12 oz (about half a bag), trimmed and halved $6.00 / 24 oz bag
  • Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and 3/4-inch cubes $1.99/lb
  • Fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried) 1 tsp leaves
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425ยฐF. Line a sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
  2. Prep produce: Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Peel and cube butternut squash. Mince garlic.
  3. Start vegetables: On the sheet pan, toss Brussels sprouts and squash with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, thyme, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast 12 minutes.
  4. Make glaze: In a small bowl, stir maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, remaining garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper.
  5. Add salmon: Pull pan, push veggies to the sides, and place salmon in the center, skin-side down. Pat dry; brush thickly with the maple-Dijon glaze.
  6. Roast to finish: Return pan to oven and roast 8โ€“10 minutes more, until salmon flakes easily (125โ€“130ยฐF for medium) and vegetables are tender-caramelized.
  7. Rest and serve: Let salmon rest 2 minutes. Spoon any pan juices over the fillets and serve with the roasted veggies.

Health notes: About 650 calories per serving. High in omega-3s, fiber-rich veggies; moderate carbs and fats. Gluten-free.

Drink pairing: Try Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling (Woodinville, WA) or a local pale ale like Pike Brewing Pike Place Pale Ale.

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Leeks, Kale & Mushrooms

A bright, garlicky weeknight pasta that leans into WA fall produce: quick-seared sale shrimp with lemon, leeks, kale, and sautรฉed mushrooms tossed through silky linguine.

Ingredients

  • Dry linguine (or spaghetti) 6โ€“7 oz
  • Shrimp Raw White P&D Large 31/40 (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen) 8โ€“10 oz, thawed and patted dry $7.99/lb (sale)
  • Organic Leeks 1 small leek (white/light green only), thinly sliced $5.49/lb
  • Organic Kale 3โ€“4 oz, stems removed, chopped $2.99 / 16 oz
  • Simple Truth Organic Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 4โ€“6 oz $4.79 / 8 oz
  • Garlic, finely sliced 3 cloves $2.79 for 3 ct (Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs)
  • Lemon (zest and juice) 1 lemon
  • Crushed red pepper flakes Pinch (optional)
  • Dry white wine (or extra pasta water) 1/4 cup
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter 1 tbsp (optional for silkiness)
  • Parmesan, finely grated 1/3 cup
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Start cooking pasta until just shy of al dente; reserve 3/4 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Prep the veg: Slice leek, chop kale, and wipe/slice mushrooms. Zest and juice the lemon; set aside.
  3. Sear shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt/pepper. Sear 1โ€“2 minutes per side until just pink; transfer to a bowl.
  4. Sautรฉ aromatics: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add leeks and mushrooms with a pinch of salt; cook 4โ€“5 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Add garlic and red pepper; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze and wilt: Pour in white wine; simmer 30โ€“60 seconds, scraping up browned bits. Add kale and a splash of pasta water; stir until kale wilts, 1โ€“2 minutes.
  6. Finish the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add drained pasta, butter, half the Parmesan, lemon zest, and 1/3โ€“1/2 cup pasta water. Toss vigorously to create a glossy sauce that clings. Add shrimp back in with any juices; warm 30โ€“60 seconds.
  7. Brighten and serve: Off heat, add 1โ€“2 tsp lemon juice, taste, and adjust salt/pepper. Plate and shower with remaining Parmesan.

Health notes: About 650โ€“700 calories per serving. High protein, good greens; moderate carbs and fats.

Drink pairing: Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc (e.g., Chateau Ste. Michelle) or a crisp hard cider from Seattle Cider Co.

Spiced Lamb Kofta with Dill Yogurt and Roasted Cauliflower & Carrots

Juicy spiced lamb kofta patties with a cool dill-lemon yogurt, served alongside cumin-roasted cauliflower and sweet carrotsโ€”warming flavors perfect for late fall.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Ground Lamb 8 oz $9.99/lb (sale)
  • Yellow onion, grated and squeezed 2 tbsp grated $2.19/lb (Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions)
  • Garlic, minced 2 cloves $2.79 for 3 ct (Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs)
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika 1 tsp each
  • Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
  • Plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill, chopped 1 tbsp $2.79 / 0.5 oz
  • Lemon (zest and juice) 1 lemon, divided
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Organic Cauliflower 1 lb, cut into florets $2.99/lb
  • Organic Carrots 8 oz, cut into sticks or coins $2.99 / bunch
  • Cumin seeds (or extra ground cumin) 1 tsp
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or sumac To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425ยฐF. Toss cauliflower and carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, cumin seeds, a pinch of paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 20โ€“25 minutes, tossing once, until browned and tender.
  2. Mix kofta: In a bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, ground cumin, coriander, paprika, parsley, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Form into 4 small oval patties or 6 meatballs. Chill 5โ€“10 minutes to firm.
  3. Make dill yogurt: Stir yogurt with chopped dill, lemon zest, 2 tsp lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
  4. Cook kofta: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear kofta 3โ€“4 minutes per side until well browned and cooked to 160ยฐF internal (about 8โ€“10 minutes total).
  5. Finish and serve: Squeeze lemon over the roasted vegetables. Serve kofta with a generous dollop of dill yogurt alongside the cumin-roasted cauliflower and carrots. Sprinkle with sumac or a pinch of cayenne if you like.

Health notes: About 600 calories per serving. High protein; roasted veg keep carbs moderate; yogurt adds probiotics.

Drink pairing: Columbia Valley Syrah (e.g., Columbia Crest H3) or a malty amber ale from Mac & Jackโ€™s (Redmond, WA).

Shopping list
  • Wild coho salmon fillets 2 fillets (5โ€“6 oz each)
  • Maple syrup 1 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) 2 tsp
  • Garlic, finely minced 2 cloves
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, 3 tbsp, divided
  • Kroger Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL! 12 oz (about half a bag), trimmed and halved
  • Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and 3/4-inch cubes
  • Fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried) 1 tsp leaves
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste, To taste, To taste
  • Dry linguine (or spaghetti) 6โ€“7 oz
  • Shrimp Raw White P&D Large 31/40 (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen) 8โ€“10 oz, thawed and patted dry
  • Organic Leeks 1 small leek (white/light green only), thinly sliced
  • Organic Kale 3โ€“4 oz, stems removed, chopped
  • Simple Truth Organic Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 4โ€“6 oz
  • Garlic, finely sliced 3 cloves
  • Lemon (zest and juice) 1 lemon, 1 lemon, divided
  • Crushed red pepper flakes Pinch (optional)
  • Dry white wine (or extra pasta water) 1/4 cup
  • Butter 1 tbsp (optional for silkiness)
  • Parmesan, finely grated 1/3 cup
  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Ground Lamb 8 oz
  • Yellow onion, grated and squeezed 2 tbsp grated
  • Garlic, minced 2 cloves
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika 1 tsp each
  • Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp
  • Plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill, chopped 1 tbsp
  • Organic Cauliflower 1 lb, cut into florets
  • Organic Carrots 8 oz, cut into sticks or coins
  • Cumin seeds (or extra ground cumin) 1 tsp
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or sumac To taste

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