Peak-season tomatoes, zucchini, and sweet corn roast alongside budget-friendly, ultra-fresh Pacific rockfish for a bright, Pacific Northwest weeknight dinner that lands on the table in about 30 minutes.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet (Pacific caught) ~12 oz (cut into 2 portions) $4.99/lb (sale; was $9.99). Using ~0.75 lb β $3.74
- Fresh Organic On-the-Vine Tomatoes 2 medium (about 1/2 lb), cut into thick wedges $3.69/lb. Using ~0.5 lb β $1.85
- Organic Zucchini Squash 1 medium, cut into half-moons $2.49/lb. Using ~0.6 lb β $1.50
- Kroger Sweet Corn on the Cob (4 ct) Kernels from 2 ears $5.99/4 ears (~$1.50/ear). Using 2 ears β $3.00
- Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill (0.5 oz) 2 Tbsp chopped (plus more for garnish) $2.79
- Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, minced $2.79/package
- Olive oil 2.5 Tbsp, divided
- Lemon 1 (zest and juice)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425Β°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prep vegetables: Cut tomatoes and zucchini; strip corn from cobs. Mince garlic and chop dill. Zest and juice the lemon.
- Toss the vegetables on the pan with 1.5 Tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, half the dill, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional). Spread in an even layer.
- Pat rockfish dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and a little lemon juice.
- Roast vegetables 10 minutes. Remove pan, push veg to the sides, and place fish in the center.
- Return pan to oven and roast 8β12 minutes more, depending on thickness, until rockfish flakes easily and reaches 145Β°F internally.
- Finish: Scatter remaining dill over everything and add a final squeeze of lemon. Serve fish over the roasted veg with pan juices spooned on top.
Health notes: About 500β550 kcal per serving. High protein, rich in omega-3s, and heavy on late-summer vegetables. Moderate healthy fats from olive oil; low saturated fat.
Drink pairing: Washington pick: Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley) β citrusy zip balances sweet corn and the delicate rockfish.