A bright, weeknight-friendly Pacific Northwest fish dinner that leans into March produce in Washington: flaky rockfish, sweet roasted cabbage, and a warm potato smash finished with parsley and lemon. It feels fresh and seasonal without echoing your recent salmon or clam meals.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb $6.99
- Green Cabbage 1 lb $0.59
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49
- Green Asparagus 1 lb $1.99
- Parsley 1 ct $1.69
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 each $1.69
- Garlic 1 ct $1.50
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Set out 1 pound Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught, 1 pound Green Cabbage, 1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, 1 pound Green Asparagus, 1 bunch Parsley, 1 Fresh Organic Lemon, and 1 Garlic bulb. Scrub the 1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Trim the woody ends from the 1 pound Green Asparagus. Cut the 1 pound Green Cabbage into 6 thick wedges, keeping some core attached so the wedges hold together. Finely chop 2 tablespoons parsley. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Cut the lemon in half.
- Put the 1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes into a pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil on the stove. Simmer the potato chunks for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes cook, place the 6 cabbage wedges on one side of a sheet pan and the 1 pound trimmed asparagus on the other. Rub the vegetables with oil, season with salt and pepper, and scatter half of the 2 minced garlic cloves over the cabbage. Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes, then remove the asparagus if tender and lightly charred. Return the cabbage to the oven for 8 to 10 more minutes until the edges are deeply browned and sweet.
- Pat the 1 pound rockfish fillet dry and cut it into 2 equal portions. Season both pieces with salt, pepper, the remaining minced garlic, and a little lemon zest from the 1 lemon. Heat a skillet on the stove with a thin film of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the 2 rockfish portions for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, carefully turn, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until just opaque and flaky. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the fish in the final seconds.
- Drain the 1 pound boiled Yukon Gold Potatoes well and return them to the hot pot. Add a drizzle of oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice from the 1 lemon, and half of the 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Lightly smash the potatoes with a spoon so some stay chunky and some become creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- For plating, spoon the warm smashed potatoes slightly off-center on each plate. Lean 3 roasted cabbage wedges against the potatoes and lay half of the roasted asparagus beside them for green contrast. Set 1 piece of seared rockfish on top or just to the side so the crust stays visible. Finish with the remaining chopped parsley and a final squeeze of lemon for a clean, restaurant-style finish.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $15-18
Health notes: Approx. 520 calories per serving. About 37g protein, 24g carbohydrates, 22g fat, 5g fiber. Lean protein, moderate starch, and plenty of vegetables.
Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc is the best fit for the lemony herbs and delicate fish; Pinot Gris also works beautifully for its clean citrus and orchard-fruit profile.