Bright Pacific rockfish gets quickly seared and finished with a lemon-herb pan sauce, then paired with roasted asparagus and buttery gold potatoes for a very Washington-in-March dinner that feels fresh but still cozy.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught 1 lb $6.99/lb sale
- Green Asparagus 1 lb $4.99/lb sale
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49/lb
- Garlic 1 bulb $1.50 each
- Parsley 1 small bunch $1.69 each
- Fresh Organic Lemon 1 lemon $1.69 each
- Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught ($6.99/lb sale) by patting it dry and cutting into 2 portions. Prep 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes ($1.49/lb) by halving or quartering if large. Trim 1 lb Green Asparagus ($4.99/lb sale). Mince 2 cloves from 1 Garlic bulb ($1.50 each). Finely chop 2 tablespoons Parsley from 1 small bunch ($1.69 each). Thinly slice about 1/4 lb of 1/2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onion ($1.49/lb). Zest and juice 1 Fresh Organic Lemon ($1.69 each).
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes ($1.49/lb), the sliced 1/4 lb Jumbo Yellow Onion ($1.49/lb), 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Add the trimmed 1 lb Green Asparagus ($4.99/lb sale) to the sheet pan with 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Toss and spread everything out, then return the pan to the oven for 10 to 12 minutes more until the potatoes are tender and the asparagus is just browned at the tips.
- While the vegetables roast, season the 2 rockfish portions from 1 lb Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught ($6.99/lb sale) with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the 1 lb Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught ($6.99/lb sale) for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the fish flakes easily. Transfer the fish to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the minced 2 cloves Garlic from 1 bulb ($1.50 each) to the skillet and cook 30 seconds. Add the zest and juice from 1 Fresh Organic Lemon ($1.69 each), 2 tablespoons water, and the chopped 2 tablespoons Parsley from 1 bunch ($1.69 each). Swirl in 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil if you have it, then spoon the sauce over the fish.
- Plate the 1 lb Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught ($6.99/lb sale) with the roasted 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes ($1.49/lb), roasted 1 lb Green Asparagus ($4.99/lb sale), and onion. Serve with the suggested Sauvignon Blanc or unoaked Chardonnay.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. High in lean protein, rich in potassium, and balanced with fiber from asparagus and potatoes. Keep butter light and use extra lemon for a fresher, lighter finish.
Drink pairing: Serve with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or an unoaked Chardonnay; both flatter the fish’s delicate sweetness, lemon, and green herb notes without overpowering the asparagus.