A cozy Pacific Northwest sheet-pan dinner built around ultra-fresh, on-sale rockfish and peak-season squash and carrots. Maple-Dijon butter keeps the fish juicy while the veggies caramelize alongside for minimal cleanup. Serves 2 in about 35 minutes.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 0.75 lb (two 6 oz portions) $4.99/lb (sale)
- Organic Acorn Squash 1 lb, peeled and cubed (3/4-inch) $1.99/lb
- Organic Carrots Bunch 3 medium, peeled and cut into batons $2.99/ea
- Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, finely minced $2.79/3 ct
- Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill 1 Tbsp, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish) $2.79/0.5 oz
- Unsalted butter 2 Tbsp, softened
- Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp
- Pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional) for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prep veggies: Peel and cube acorn squash; peel and cut carrots into batons. Toss both with 1 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on the sheet pan and roast 15 minutes.
- Make maple-Dijon butter: In a small bowl, mash softened butter with Dijon, maple syrup, minced garlic, chopped dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Season rockfish lightly with salt and pepper. After veggies have roasted 15 minutes, push them to the sides and place the fish fillets in the center. Brush the tops with half the maple-Dijon butter.
- Return pan to oven and roast 8–10 minutes, until fish flakes easily (internal temp ~135–140°F).
- Dot remaining maple-Dijon butter over the fish to melt. Toss veggies on the pan with any pan juices.
- Plate fish with roasted squash and carrots. Garnish with more dill and serve with lemon wedges.
Health notes: Approx. 560–600 kcal per serving. High in lean protein and vitamin A; moderate fat from olive oil and butter. To lighten, reduce butter by half.
Drink pairing: Washington Sauvignon Blanc (Chateau Ste. Michelle) or a crisp Pinot Gris from Oregon.