Careme Recipes

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Sheet-Pan Mediterranean Rockfish with Lemon Potatoes & Green Beans

Crisp-tender lemony potatoes and bright green beans cradle flaky, wild-caught rockfish for an effortless, feel-good weeknight sheet pan dinner with fresh parsley and garlic. Big flavor, minimal dishes.

Ingredients

  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 0.8 lb sale $4.99/lb
  • Kroger Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) Use 1 lb from bag $2.99/bag
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 0.5 lb $3.69/lb
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/4 bunch, chopped $1.99 each
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onions (optional) 1/2 onion, sliced $1.99 each
  • Lemon 1 (zest + slices)
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp
  • Dried oregano 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425Β°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Toss potatoes with 2 tbsp oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread and roast 15 minutes.
  3. Add green beans (and sliced onion if using) to pan with 1 tsp oil and a pinch of salt; toss with potatoes and push to the edges.
  4. Pat rockfish dry. Place in center, drizzle remaining oil, season with salt/pepper, scatter minced garlic and lemon zest on top; tuck a few lemon slices around.
  5. Roast 10–12 minutes, until fish flakes and potatoes are tender (internal temp ~140–145Β°F).
  6. Finish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.

Health notes: Approx. 540–580 calories per serving. High-protein, gluten-free, rich in potassium and fiber from potatoes and green beans; low in saturated fat.

Drink pairing: A zesty WA Pinot Gris or dry Riesling.

30-Minute Tomatillo Shrimp with Zucchini over Cilantro Rice

Juicy shrimp in a bright homemade tomatillo-lime sauce with tender zucchini, spooned over fragrant cilantro rice. Fresh, fast, and weeknight-friendly with a nice sale on shrimp.

Ingredients

  • Pink Shrimp Peeled & Deveined 31/40 Raw 0.75 lb (thawed, patted dry) sale $8.99/lb
  • Fresh Tomatillo 0.5 lb, husked and rinsed $2.99/lb
  • Zucchini 0.75 lb, halved lengthwise and sliced $1.69/lb
  • Organic Cilantro 1/3 bunch, chopped (divided) $1.99 each
  • Green Onions 3 stalks, sliced $1.50 each
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves $6.99/lb
  • Lime 1 (zest and juice)
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
  • White rice (long grain) 1 cup dry (for serving)
  • JalapeΓ±o (optional) 1, seeded and chopped

Instructions

  1. Start rice: Rinse 1 cup rice, then cook per package directions.
  2. Make quick sauce: Quarter tomatillos. In a skillet over medium-high, add 1 tbsp oil. SautΓ© tomatillos (and jalapeΓ±o if using) 4–5 min until softened and lightly blistered. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 30 seconds. Season with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Mash with a fork or blend until mostly smooth; return to skillet over low heat.
  3. SautΓ© shrimp & zucchini: In another large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add zucchini; cook 2–3 min until just tender-crisp, remove to a plate. Add shrimp, remaining 1 garlic clove minced, and 1/2 tsp cumin; season with salt/pepper and cook 1–2 min per side until pink.
  4. Combine: Add shrimp and zucchini to tomatillo sauce. Stir in lime zest/juice, half the cilantro, and most green onions. Simmer 1–2 min; adjust salt and acidity to taste.
  5. Fluff rice with remaining cilantro and a pinch of salt. Serve shrimp and zucchini over cilantro rice; garnish with remaining green onions.

Health notes: Approx. 560–620 calories per serving (with rice). High-protein, low saturated fat, gluten-free. Reduce rice portion for lighter plates.

Drink pairing: Light Mexican lager (lager lime) or a dry WA Riesling.

Grilled Bison Smash Burgers with Pear-Kale Slaw & Roasted Acorn Squash

Lean, juicy bison smash burgers piled with sweet caramelized onions, plus a crunchy pear-kale slaw and roasted acorn squash wedges. Cozy fall flavors with weeknight speed.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth 90% Lean Natural Ground Bison (16 oz pack) 10 oz for 2 burgers (reserve remainder for another meal) sale $11.49/pack
  • Brioche or burger buns 2
  • Organic Yellow Onions 1 large, thinly sliced $1.99 each
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1/3 bunch, finely shredded $2.99 each
  • Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear 1, thinly sliced $2.99 each
  • Organic Acorn Squash 1 medium (~2 lb), seeded and cut into wedges sale $1.49/lb
  • Olive oil About 2 tbsp total (1 tbsp for squash, 2 tsp for onions, 1 tsp for slaw)
  • Apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Honey 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp (for squash)
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
  • Cheese slices (optional) 2

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425Β°F. Toss squash wedges with 1 tbsp oil, paprika, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 30–35 min, flipping midway, until browned and tender.
  2. Caramelize onions: In a skillet over medium, add 2 tsp oil and onions with a pinch of salt. Cook 10–12 min, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft. Keep warm.
  3. Make slaw: In a bowl, whisk vinegar, Dijon, honey, 1 tsp oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with shredded kale; massage 30 seconds to soften. Fold in pear slices; set aside.
  4. Form burgers: Divide bison into two 5-oz balls; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat grill or cast-iron over high. Add bison and immediately smash to ~1/2-inch. Cook 2–3 min per side (add cheese last 30 seconds if using).
  5. Toast buns briefly. Build burgers with caramelized onions. Serve with pear-kale slaw and roasted acorn squash wedges.

Health notes: Approx. 650–720 calories per serving (uses lean bison and roasted squash). High-protein, fiber from kale and squash; adjust oil or skip cheese/bun to reduce calories/carbs.

Drink pairing: WA Syrah or an amber ale.

Shopping list
  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 0.8 lb
  • Kroger Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) Use 1 lb from bag
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 0.5 lb
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves
  • Organic Italian Parsley 1/4 bunch, chopped
  • Organic Yellow Peeled Onions (optional) 1/2 onion, sliced
  • Lemon 1 (zest + slices)
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, 2 tbsp, About 2 tbsp total (1 tbsp for squash, 2 tsp for onions, 1 tsp for slaw)
  • Dried oregano 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp (for squash)
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Pink Shrimp Peeled & Deveined 31/40 Raw 0.75 lb (thawed, patted dry)
  • Fresh Tomatillo 0.5 lb, husked and rinsed
  • Zucchini 0.75 lb, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • Organic Cilantro 1/3 bunch, chopped (divided)
  • Green Onions 3 stalks, sliced
  • Lime 1 (zest and juice)
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • White rice (long grain) 1 cup dry (for serving)
  • JalapeΓ±o (optional) 1, seeded and chopped
  • Simple Truth 90% Lean Natural Ground Bison (16 oz pack) 10 oz for 2 burgers (reserve remainder for another meal)
  • Brioche or burger buns 2
  • Organic Yellow Onions 1 large, thinly sliced
  • Organic Lacinato Kale 1/3 bunch, finely shredded
  • Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear 1, thinly sliced
  • Organic Acorn Squash 1 medium (~2 lb), seeded and cut into wedges
  • Apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Honey 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • Cheese slices (optional) 2

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