Bright, herby rockfish steams gently in its own parchment packet for ultra-moist, flaky fish while a quick sheet-pan of roasted cauliflower and pear brings cozy fall sweetness and char. Fast, elegant, and perfect for a weeknight. Serves 2.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 0.75 lb, cut into 2 portions $4.99/lb (sale; reg $9.99)
- Organic Leeks 1 small leek (about 6 oz), thinly sliced (white/light green parts) $5.49/lb
- Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, thinly sliced $2.79 / 3 ct
- Organic Cauliflower 1 small head (about 1 lb), cut into florets $2.99/lb
- Organic Fresh Large Bartlett Pear 1 firm pear, cored and wedges $3.49/lb
- Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill (optional) 2 Tbsp, chopped $2.79 / 0.5 oz
- Lemon 1, zested and juiced
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided
- Salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment. Cut an additional two 12x16-inch pieces of parchment for the fish packets.
- Prep the produce: slice leek and garlic; cut cauliflower into small florets; core and wedge the pear; chop dill; zest and juice the lemon.
- Toss cauliflower and pear with 1½ Tbsp olive oil, a big pinch of salt, pepper, and half the lemon zest. Spread on the sheet pan and roast 10 minutes to get a head start.
- As the sheet roasts, assemble fish en papillote: place each rockfish portion on a parchment sheet. Top with half the sliced leek and garlic, a drizzle of olive oil (about ½ Tbsp total), a pinch of salt/pepper, a little lemon zest, and 1–2 tsp lemon juice. Scatter dill if using. Fold parchment into tightly sealed packets.
- Slide the sheet pan out, stir the cauliflower/pear, then return it to the oven and place the two fish packets directly on the rack (or on the same pan if there’s room). Roast/steam 12–14 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
- Rest packets 2 minutes. Open carefully (steam!) and spoon any juices over the fish. Toss cauliflower/pear with remaining lemon juice and a touch of olive oil if desired, and season to taste.
- Serve fish with roasted cauliflower and pear alongside. Sprinkle with remaining dill and a crack of pepper.
Health notes: About 420–480 calories per serving. High-protein, gluten-free (if you skip any bread sides), and rich in vitamins C and K from the cauliflower. Low in saturated fat.
Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling. For beer, try a Kölsch.