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Roasted Sockeye with Butternut & Garlicky Kale

A fast Pacific Northwest-feeling dinner: sale sockeye salmon roasted until just flaky, with sweet roasted butternut squash and a warm kale-garlic sauté. It’s seasonal, colorful, and weeknight elegant without much fuss.

Ingredients

  • Salmon sockeye fillet 1 lb $11.99/lb sale
  • Butternut squash 1 lb $1.49/lb
  • Organic kale or kale bunch 1 bunch or 1 ct $2.49-2.99
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Jumbo yellow onion 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
  • Fresh lemon 1 lemon $1.69 each or lemon juice $2.50
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
  • Salt and black pepper to taste pantry
  • Optional rosemary or thyme 1 tsp chopped $2.79

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 lb salmon sockeye fillet ($11.99/lb sale) by patting it dry and cutting into 2 portions. Peel and cube 1 lb butternut squash ($1.49/lb) into 3/4-inch pieces. Strip and chop 1 bunch kale (about $2.49-$2.99), thinly slice 1/2 lb jumbo yellow onion (about $0.75), mince 2 garlic cloves from 1 garlic bulb ($1.50 each), and cut 1 lemon ($1.69 each) in half.
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 lb cubed butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and if using, 1 tsp chopped rosemary or thyme ($2.79). Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. After the squash has roasted 15 minutes, push it to one side of the pan or use a second pan. Add the 2 salmon portions, rub with 1 tsp olive oil, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and squeeze over half the lemon. Roast the salmon and squash together for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and the squash is tender and browned.
  4. While the salmon cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/2 lb sliced yellow onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds. Add the chopped kale with 2 tbsp water, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Cover and cook 3 minutes, then uncover and sauté 2-3 minutes more until tender.
  5. Plate the roasted 1 lb salmon with the full pan of squash and the garlicky kale. Serve with the remaining half lemon squeezed over the top.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. High in protein and omega-3 fats from salmon; rich in vitamin A from butternut squash and vitamins K and C from kale. Keep oil moderate and season with lemon and herbs for a lighter finish.

Drink pairing: A bright, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc is the best match for the salmon and greens; Pinot Noir also works if you want a light red with earthy kale.

Ginger Shrimp & Bok Choy Skillet

This quick stove-top stir-fry leans into spring produce and great sale value: juicy shrimp, bok choy, mushrooms, and ginger in a savory pan sauce, served over fluffy rice or with a potato side if that’s what you have on hand.

Ingredients

  • Raw shrimp 1 lb $7.99/lb sale
  • Bok choy 1 lb $2.49/lb
  • Sliced baby bella or white mushrooms 8 oz $2.79-3.99
  • Ginger root 1 1/2 tbsp minced $4.99/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
  • Green onions 1 bunch $1.50 each
  • Yellow onion 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
  • Chicken broth 1/2 cup $1.79 sale
  • Rice or potatoes 2 servings cooked pantry or from list
  • Oil 1 1/2 tbsp pantry
  • Salt and black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 lb raw shrimp ($7.99/lb sale) by peeling if needed and patting dry. Halve and chop 1 lb bok choy ($2.49/lb), slice 8 oz mushrooms (about $2.79-$3.99 if not pre-sliced), mince 1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger from ginger root ($4.99/lb), mince 2 garlic cloves from 1 garlic bulb ($1.50 each), slice 1 bunch green onions ($1.50), and thinly slice 1/2 lb yellow onion (about $0.75).
  2. If serving with starch, cook 2 servings rice or prepare 2 servings potatoes now according to what you have available. Keep warm.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp oil. Add the 1 lb shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and black pepper, and cook 1-2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining 1/2 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add the 1/2 lb sliced yellow onion and cook 2 minutes. Add the 8 oz mushrooms and cook 3-4 minutes until browned. Stir in the 1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add the 1 lb chopped bok choy and 1/2 cup chicken broth ($1.79 sale for 32 oz). Cover and cook 2 minutes until the stems begin to soften. Uncover, return the shrimp to the pan, and add half the sliced green onions. Cook 1-2 minutes more until everything is hot and the liquid lightly coats the vegetables.
  6. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper. Serve the ginger shrimp and vegetables over 2 servings cooked rice or alongside potatoes, and scatter the remaining sliced green onions on top.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-16

Health notes: About 430-560 calories per serving depending on starch. Lean protein from shrimp, lots of vegetables, and relatively low saturated fat. Add brown rice or keep the starch light for an even lighter meal.

Drink pairing: Go with Riesling for its touch of fruit and flexibility with ginger, or a dry Pinot Gris for a crisp, clean pairing that won’t overpower the shrimp.

Lemon-Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus & Roasted Potatoes

A cozy but not heavy spring dinner: juicy sale pork tenderloin, skillet-seared then oven-finished, with roasted asparagus and crisp-edged baby potatoes. It feels classic, but the lemon-garlic finish keeps it fresh and seasonal for early March in Washington.

Ingredients

  • Pork tenderloin 1 lb $3.99/lb sale
  • Asparagus 1 lb $4.99/lb sale
  • Russet or Yukon gold potatoes 1 lb $1.29-1.49/lb
  • Garlic 3 cloves $1.50 each
  • Lemon 1 $1.69 each
  • Yellow onion 1/2 lb optional for pan juices $1.49/lb
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
  • Salt and black pepper to taste pantry
  • Optional rosemary or thyme 1 tsp chopped $2.79

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 lb pork tenderloin ($3.99/lb sale) by trimming any silver skin. Cut 1 lb potatoes ($1.29-$1.49/lb) into 1-inch pieces, trim 1 lb asparagus ($4.99/lb sale), mince 3 garlic cloves from 1 garlic bulb ($1.50 each), thinly slice 1/2 lb yellow onion if using (about $0.75), and zest and halve 1 lemon ($1.69 each).
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 lb potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and if using 1 tsp chopped rosemary or thyme ($2.79). Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes.
  3. After the potatoes have roasted 20 minutes, toss the 1 lb trimmed asparagus with 1 tsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Add the asparagus to the sheet pan and continue roasting 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes are crisp and the asparagus is tender.
  4. While the vegetables roast, season the 1 lb pork tenderloin with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and half the lemon zest. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  5. If using the 1/2 lb sliced yellow onion, add it around the pork and cook 2 minutes until it begins to soften. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the pork for 10-14 minutes, until it reaches 145°F in the center.
  6. Move the pork to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes. Place the skillet back on the stove over low heat, add the 3 minced garlic cloves, and stir 30 seconds. Squeeze in the juice of half the lemon plus 2 tbsp water to make quick pan juices.
  7. Slice the rested 1 lb pork tenderloin and serve with the roasted potatoes and asparagus. Spoon over the lemon-garlic pan juices and finish with the remaining lemon squeezed to taste.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-15

Health notes: About 540-650 calories per serving. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut, asparagus adds fiber and folate, and potatoes make it satisfying without needing a heavy sauce. Trim added oil for a lighter plate.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir is a natural with pork and roasted vegetables, while Chardonnay works beautifully if you want a fuller white with the lemony pan juices.

Shopping list
  • Salmon sockeye fillet 1 lb
  • Butternut squash 1 lb
  • Organic kale or kale bunch 1 bunch or 1 ct
  • Garlic 2 cloves, 2 cloves, 3 cloves
  • Jumbo yellow onion 1/2 lb
  • Fresh lemon 1 lemon
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, 2 tbsp
  • Salt and black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Optional rosemary or thyme 1 tsp chopped, 1 tsp chopped
  • Raw shrimp 1 lb
  • Bok choy 1 lb
  • Sliced baby bella or white mushrooms 8 oz
  • Ginger root 1 1/2 tbsp minced
  • Green onions 1 bunch
  • Yellow onion 1/2 lb, 1/2 lb optional for pan juices
  • Chicken broth 1/2 cup
  • Rice or potatoes 2 servings cooked
  • Oil 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Pork tenderloin 1 lb
  • Asparagus 1 lb
  • Russet or Yukon gold potatoes 1 lb
  • Lemon 1

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