Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Kirkland Urban (425 Urban Plz Ste 100)

Chile-Lime Red Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Butternut & Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Juicy, chile-lime seasoned shrimp tucked into warm tortillas with a bright, creamy tomatillo–avocado salsa. A cozy roasted butternut squash side brings fall flavor and color to the plate—fast, fresh, and weeknight-friendly.

Ingredients

  • Red Shrimp 16/25 12 oz (about 3/4 lb), peeled and deveined sale $6.99/lb
  • Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and cubed sale $1.49/lb
  • Fresh Tomatillo 8 oz (about 5-6 tomatillos), husked and rinsed $2.99/lb
  • Organic Hass Avocado 1, ripe $2.69/ea
  • Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch, chopped (plus extra leaves for garnish) $1.99/ea
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 small, finely diced (reserve 1-2 Tbsp for salsa) $1.99/ea
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves (2 for salsa, 1 for shrimp), minced $6.99/lb
  • Corn tortillas 8-10 small
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided
  • Lime 1, juiced (or 2 Tbsp)
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Chili powder 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. On a sheet pan, toss butternut with 1.5 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized.
  2. Add tomatillos to the same pan for the last 12 minutes of roasting (or use a second pan). Roast until softened and lightly charred.
  3. Make salsa: In a blender, add roasted tomatillos, avocado, 2 cloves garlic, 2 Tbsp onion, half the cilantro, lime juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, pinch of salt. Blend until creamy; adjust salt/lime to taste.
  4. Season shrimp with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 clove minced garlic. Heat 1/2 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear shrimp 1.5-2 minutes per side until just opaque.
  5. Warm tortillas over a burner or in the oven for 1-2 minutes. Assemble tacos with shrimp, a spoon of salsa, remaining diced onion, and cilantro. Serve with the roasted butternut on the side and extra salsa.

Health notes: Approx. 620 kcal per serving. High-protein; veggie-forward; gluten-free if using corn tortillas.

Drink pairing: Crisp Washington Riesling or a light Mexican lager.

PNW Rockfish, Kale & Potato Chowder (Stovetop)

A lighter Pacific Northwest–style chowder showcasing flaky rockfish, tender potatoes, and ribbons of kale in a creamy-herb broth. Comforting without being heavy, ready in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 12 oz (cut into 1-inch pieces) sale $6.99/lb
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 12 oz (about 2 medium), peeled and diced 1/2-inch $1.79/lb
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1/2 bunch, ribs removed, thinly sliced $2.99/ea
  • Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 medium, white and light green parts only, sliced $4.99/bunch
  • Organic Garlic 2 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
  • Unsalted butter 1.5 Tbsp
  • Olive oil 1 Tbsp
  • All-purpose flour (or 1 Tbsp cornstarch for GF) 1 Tbsp
  • Low-sodium chicken or seafood stock 3 cups
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Lemon (optional) Wedges, for serving
  • Fresh parsley (optional) 2 Tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a soup pot, warm butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks with a pinch of salt; cook 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Sprinkle flour over leeks; cook 1 minute, stirring. Slowly whisk in stock to avoid lumps. Add potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme; simmer gently 12-15 minutes until potatoes are just tender.
  3. Stir in milk/half-and-half and kale; simmer 3-4 minutes until kale is tender.
  4. Season rockfish pieces with salt and pepper; add to pot. Simmer gently 3-5 minutes until fish flakes easily. Remove bay leaf; adjust salt/pepper.
  5. Ladle into bowls; garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve with crusty bread (optional).

Health notes: Approx. 500 kcal per serving. Balanced; good source of protein and fiber; lighter cream base.

Drink pairing: Dry cider or Washington Pinot Gris.

Grilled Tri-Tip with Chimichurri, Roasted Delicata & Green Beans

Smoky, juicy tri-tip off the grill with a bright herbaceous chimichurri. Roast delicata and green beans on a sheet pan for a caramelized, fall-ready duo. Big flavor, minimal fuss.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak Family Pack 0.8 lb (for 2 servings) sale $9.99/lb
  • Frieda's Squash Delicata 1 lb, halved, seeded, sliced into 1/2-inch crescents $1.49/lb
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 1/2 lb, trimmed $3.69/lb
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/2 bunch, finely chopped $1.99/ea
  • Organic Cilantro 1/4 bunch, finely chopped $1.99/ea
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (1 for steak rub, 2 for sauce) $6.99/lb
  • Red wine vinegar (or lemon juice) 2.5 Tbsp
  • Olive oil 4 Tbsp, divided
  • Crushed red pepper flakes 1/4-1/2 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
  • Ground cumin (optional) 1/4 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F for vegetables. Toss delicata and green beans with 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 20-25 minutes, stirring once, until caramelized and tender.
  2. Meanwhile, rub tri-tip with 1 clove minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin (optional), salt, pepper, and 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Rest at room temp 10-15 minutes.
  3. Make chimichurri: Mix parsley, cilantro, 2 cloves minced garlic, red pepper flakes, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 1.5 Tbsp olive oil, pinch salt and pepper. Add 1-2 tsp water to loosen if needed; adjust acidity/salt.
  4. Grill tri-tip over medium-high heat (or use a grill pan): 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare depending on thickness, to 130-135°F. Rest 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  5. Serve sliced tri-tip with chimichurri spooned over, alongside roasted delicata and green beans.

Health notes: Approx. 740 kcal per serving. High-protein; fiber from squash/green beans; moderate fat from olive oil.

Drink pairing: Washington Cabernet Sauvignon or Argentine Malbec.

Shopping list
  • Red Shrimp 16/25 12 oz (about 3/4 lb), peeled and deveined
  • Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and cubed
  • Fresh Tomatillo 8 oz (about 5-6 tomatillos), husked and rinsed
  • Organic Hass Avocado 1, ripe
  • Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch, chopped (plus extra leaves for garnish), 1/4 bunch, finely chopped
  • Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 small, finely diced (reserve 1-2 Tbsp for salsa)
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves (2 for salsa, 1 for shrimp), minced, 2 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced (1 for steak rub, 2 for sauce)
  • Corn tortillas 8-10 small
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided, 1 Tbsp, 4 Tbsp, divided
  • Lime 1, juiced (or 2 Tbsp)
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Chili powder 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & black pepper To taste, To taste, To taste
  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 12 oz (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 12 oz (about 2 medium), peeled and diced 1/2-inch
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1/2 bunch, ribs removed, thinly sliced
  • Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 medium, white and light green parts only, sliced
  • Unsalted butter 1.5 Tbsp
  • All-purpose flour (or 1 Tbsp cornstarch for GF) 1 Tbsp
  • Low-sodium chicken or seafood stock 3 cups
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Lemon (optional) Wedges, for serving
  • Fresh parsley (optional) 2 Tbsp, chopped
  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak Family Pack 0.8 lb (for 2 servings)
  • Frieda's Squash Delicata 1 lb, halved, seeded, sliced into 1/2-inch crescents
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 1/2 lb, trimmed
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/2 bunch, finely chopped
  • Red wine vinegar (or lemon juice) 2.5 Tbsp
  • Crushed red pepper flakes 1/4-1/2 tsp
  • Ground cumin (optional) 1/4 tsp

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