Careme Recipes

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Crispy-Seared Rockfish with Roasted Delicata Squash & Garlicky Kale (Serves 2)

Buttery, flaky rockfish is pan-seared to crisp perfection and paired with caramelized, sweet roasted delicata squash and a tangle of garlicky sautéed kale. A bright, Northwest-leaning dinner that’s fast, seasonal, and weeknight-easy.

Ingredients

  • Rockfish fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 0.75 lb $9.99 → $6.99/lb sale (about $5.24 for 0.75 lb)
  • Frieda's Delicata squash 1 medium (about 1 lb), halved, seeded, sliced 1/2-inch $1.49/lb
  • Organic Kale (16 oz bag) 8 oz, stemmed, roughly chopped $2.99 (use half: ~$1.50)
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided) $6.99/lb
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp (divided)
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch
  • Lemon wedges (optional) For serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Toss delicata with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan until tender and caramelized, 18–22 minutes, flipping once.
  2. Season rockfish all over with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Pat very dry.
  3. Sear fish: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add fish and cook 3–4 minutes per side until just opaque and flakes easily (thicker pieces may need 1–2 minutes more). Transfer to a warm plate.
  4. Sauté kale: In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook 20 seconds. Add kale, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp water; sauté until wilted and glossy, 2–3 minutes. Finish with red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Plate fish with roasted delicata and garlicky kale. Add lemon wedges if desired and serve immediately.

Health notes: Estimated calories per serving: ~500. Healthiness: high-protein, omega-3 rich fish, fiber-packed squash and kale; moderate oil.

Drink pairing: Crisp Washington Riesling or a citrusy pilsner.

Red Shrimp, Butternut & Bok Choy Coconut Curry (Serves 2)

Juicy, sweet red shrimp simmer in a silky coconut-red curry with autumn butternut squash and tender baby bok choy. Fragrant, cozy, and ready in about 35 minutes—perfect over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

  • Red Shrimp 16/25 (raw, peeled) 12 oz (0.75 lb), thawed and patted dry $13.99 → $6.99/lb sale (about $5.24 for 0.75 lb)
  • Butternut squash 1 lb, peeled and 1/2-inch cubes $1.49/lb sale
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 8 oz, halved lengthwise $3.99/lb
  • Kroger Yellow Onion (3 lb bag) 1 small, thinly sliced $3.29/bag
  • Organic Garlic 2 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
  • Organic Ginger Root 1-inch piece, minced $5.99/lb
  • Red curry paste 2–3 tbsp (to heat preference)
  • Coconut milk 1 can (13.5 oz; light or regular)
  • Son Premium Fish Sauce 1–2 tsp, to taste $8.99
  • Brown sugar (or honey) 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp
  • Jasmine rice (for serving) 1 cup dry (yields ~3 cups cooked)
  • Lime 1, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start rice according to package directions (about 15 minutes simmer time).
  2. Warm oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in red curry paste; cook 30–45 seconds to bloom.
  4. Add coconut milk and 1/2 cup water; whisk smooth. Stir in butternut squash, 1 tsp fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer uncovered 10–12 minutes until squash is just tender.
  5. Add shrimp and bok choy. Simmer 3–5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and bok choy is tender-crisp. Adjust with more fish sauce or a pinch of sugar to balance.
  6. Fluff rice. Serve curry over rice with lime wedges.

Health notes: Estimated calories per serving: ~750 (with rice). Healthiness: protein-rich; lots of veg and fiber; higher saturated fat from coconut milk—use light coconut milk to reduce.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Gewürztraminer or a hoppy pale ale.

Grilled Tri-Tip with Chimichurri and Zucchini-Potato Skewers (Serves 2)

Quick-grilled tri-tip sliced juicy and topped with a zippy parsley-garlic chimichurri. On the side: charred zucchini and potato skewers for a hearty, smoky finish.

Ingredients

  • Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (Family Pack) 0.8 lb $14.99 → $9.99/lb sale (about $8.00 for 0.8 lb)
  • Zucchini 0.75 lb, cut into 3/4-inch chunks $1.69/lb
  • Kroger Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks $2.99/bag (~$0.60/lb)
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/2 bunch, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) $1.99/bunch
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
  • Red wine vinegar 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, plus more for grill
  • Crushed red pepper flakes Pinch
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Wood or metal skewers 4–6 skewers

Instructions

  1. Parboil potatoes: Place in salted water, bring to a boil, and cook 6–8 minutes until just tender. Drain and steam-dry.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high (450–500°F). Oil grates.
  3. Season tri-tip with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Let stand while making skewers.
  4. Skewers: Toss zucchini and parboiled potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Thread onto skewers.
  5. Grill tri-tip 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare (depending on thickness), to 130–135°F internal. Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  6. Grill skewers 8–10 minutes total, turning, until charred and tender.
  7. Chimichurri: Mix parsley, garlic, vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch red pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1–2 tbsp water to loosen. Spoon over sliced tri-tip. Serve with skewers.

Health notes: Estimated calories per serving: ~700. Healthiness: balanced protein and veg; potatoes add complex carbs; moderate saturated fat from beef—trim before cooking.

Drink pairing: Malbec or Washington Cabernet Sauvignon; for beer, a West Coast IPA.

Shopping list
  • Rockfish fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 0.75 lb
  • Frieda's Delicata squash 1 medium (about 1 lb), halved, seeded, sliced 1/2-inch
  • Organic Kale (16 oz bag) 8 oz, stemmed, roughly chopped
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided), 2 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp (divided), 3 tbsp, plus more for grill
  • Salt & black pepper To taste, To taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch
  • Lemon wedges (optional) For serving
  • Red Shrimp 16/25 (raw, peeled) 12 oz (0.75 lb), thawed and patted dry
  • Butternut squash 1 lb, peeled and 1/2-inch cubes
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 8 oz, halved lengthwise
  • Kroger Yellow Onion (3 lb bag) 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Organic Ginger Root 1-inch piece, minced
  • Red curry paste 2–3 tbsp (to heat preference)
  • Coconut milk 1 can (13.5 oz; light or regular)
  • Son Premium Fish Sauce 1–2 tsp, to taste
  • Brown sugar (or honey) 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp
  • Jasmine rice (for serving) 1 cup dry (yields ~3 cups cooked)
  • Lime 1, cut into wedges (optional)
  • Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (Family Pack) 0.8 lb
  • Zucchini 0.75 lb, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • Kroger Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/2 bunch, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • Red wine vinegar 2 tbsp
  • Crushed red pepper flakes Pinch
  • Wood or metal skewers 4–6 skewers

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