Careme Recipes

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus & Mushrooms

A quick spring pasta built around Washington asparagus, mushrooms, garlic, and shrimp. It’s light but satisfying, with lemon and herbs keeping it fresh and seasonal for mid-April.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off
    12 ounces 6.99
  • Green Asparagus
    1 lb 3.49
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms
    8 oz 2.49
  • Garlic
    3 cloves 0.69
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 each 0.99
  • Parsley
    1/2 bunch 1.29
  • Pasta
    8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Butter
    1 tablespoon
  • Red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Trim 1 pound asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Chop 2 tablespoons parsley. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
  3. Pat 12 ounces shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove to a plate.
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Add asparagus and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; cook 4 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften and asparagus is crisp-tender.
  6. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Return shrimp to the pan.
  7. Add drained pasta, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, chopped parsley, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until glossy and lightly sauced. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Plate in shallow bowls, twirling the pasta into nests and topping each portion with shrimp and asparagus tips for a polished look.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-15

Health notes: Approx. 560 calories per serving; lean protein, moderate carbs, lots of vegetables.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

Roasted Broccoli, Tomato & Basil Pasta

A vegetable-forward pasta for spring, featuring roasted broccoli, sweet onion, tomatoes, and plenty of garlic. Finished with lemon and basil, it uses seasonal produce common in Washington in April and stays comfortably under an hour.

Ingredients

  • Broccoli Crown
    1 lb 2.19
  • Jumbo Sweet Onions
    1 lb 1.39
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes
    10 oz 2.49
  • Garlic
    4 cloves 0.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil
    0.5 oz 2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 each 0.99
  • Pasta
    8 ounces penne or rigatoni
  • Olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • Parmesan
    1/3 cup grated
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut 1 pound broccoli crown into florets and thinly slice some of the stem. Slice 1/2 pound from the 1 pound sweet onion into wedges. Halve 10 ounces grape tomatoes. Mince 4 garlic cloves.
  2. On a sheet pan, toss broccoli, onion, and tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast 18 to 22 minutes, stirring once, until the broccoli is browned in spots and the tomatoes slump.
  3. Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  4. Chop 2 tablespoons basil and zest the 1 lemon. Juice half the lemon.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 20 seconds. Add the roasted vegetables, pasta, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, chopped basil, and a splash of pasta water. Toss well.
  6. Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan and toss again, loosening with more pasta water if needed. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  7. Serve in bowls with extra basil on top and the roasted tomatoes spooned over the pasta for color and shine.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $10-13

Health notes: Approx. 520 calories per serving; vegetarian, high fiber, moderate calories.

Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay

Lemon-Herb Mahi Mahi with Roasted Asparagus & Yukon Potatoes

A fast, bright Pacific Northwest-appropriate spring dinner: seared mahi mahi with a lemon-herb pan sauce, roasted asparagus, and crisp-edged baby potatoes. It leans on in-season Washington asparagus and good seafood sale value, giving you a plate that feels restauranty without much fuss.

Ingredients

  • Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Filet
    1 lb 7.99
  • Organic Green Asparagus
    1 lb 4.29
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes
    1 lb 1.29
  • Garlic
    2 cloves 0.69
  • Parsley
    1/2 bunch 1.29
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 each 1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 1/2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Paprika
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan if you like easier cleanup. Rinse 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Trim 1 pound organic green asparagus by snapping or cutting off the woody ends. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Finely chop 2 tablespoons parsley from the 1/2 bunch. Zest the 1 lemon lightly, then cut it in half.
  2. Toss the 1 pound cut Yukon Gold potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Spread the potatoes on one side of the sheet pan with cut sides down where possible. Roast for 15 minutes.
  3. After the potatoes have roasted 15 minutes, toss the 1 pound trimmed asparagus with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Add the asparagus to the other side of the pan. Roast the potatoes and asparagus together for 10 to 12 minutes, until the asparagus is just tender and the potatoes are browned and creamy inside.
  4. While the vegetables roast, pat the 1 pound mahi mahi very dry and cut it into 2 equal portions. Season both pieces with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place the 2 mahi mahi portions in the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily. Transfer the fish to a warm plate.
  6. Lower the skillet heat to medium. Add the minced 2 garlic cloves and cook for about 20 seconds, just until fragrant. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest from the 1 lemon, scraping up any browned bits. Swirl in 1 tablespoon water and the chopped 2 tablespoons parsley. Taste and adjust with a pinch more salt if needed.
  7. Plate by spooning the roasted Yukon Gold potatoes slightly off-center, then leaning the seared mahi mahi against them. Arrange the asparagus in a tidy bundle alongside for height and color contrast. Spoon the lemon-parsley pan sauce over the fish and finish with an extra squeeze from the remaining lemon half.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-18

Health notes: Approx. 520 calories per serving. High protein; about 36g protein, 24g fat, 32g carbohydrates, 5g fiber. Balanced and heart-healthy with lean fish and a generous vegetable side.

Drink pairing: A crisp, citrus-driven white is ideal here. The fish is mild and sweet, the lemon-herb sauce lifts the dish, and the asparagus brings a green, slightly grassy note that can clash with heavier wines. Look for high-acid whites with herbal or mineral edges. Sauvignon Blanc is the easiest match, especially if you like grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, and lime zest notes. An unoaked Chardonnay also works beautifully if you prefer a slightly rounder texture while keeping the pairing fresh and clean.

Rosemary Lamb Sirloin Chops with Roasted Beets, Carrots & Warm Potato Salad

The richer pick of the set: lamb sirloin chops with roasted beets, sweet carrots, and a quick warm potato salad scented with rosemary and garlic. It feels date-night worthy, uses excellent spring produce for Washington in April, and delivers deep flavor with vibrant color on the plate.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Sirloin Chops
    1 lb 16.99
  • Loose Red Beets
    1 lb 1.99
  • Baby Rainbow Carrots
    12 ct 2.99
  • Organic Yellow Potatoes
    1 lb 1.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary
    0.5 oz 2.49
  • Garlic
    3 cloves 0.69
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 each 1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    3/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub 1 pound loose red beets and trim them, then cut into wedges. If the 12 baby rainbow carrots are thick, halve them lengthwise; leave small ones whole. Halve or quarter the 1 pound organic yellow potatoes into bite-size pieces. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Finely chop 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves from the 0.5-ounce rosemary package. Zest the 1 lemon lightly, then cut it in half.
  2. Toss the 1 pound beet wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread them on a sheet pan. On a second section of the pan or a second small pan, toss the 12 baby rainbow carrots and the 1 pound organic yellow potatoes with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, half of the minced garlic, the chopped 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Roast the beets, carrots, and potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes total, stirring once halfway through. The beets should be tender, the carrots lightly caramelized, and the potatoes browned at the edges.
  4. While the vegetables roast, pat the 1 pound lamb sirloin chops dry. Season them with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and a little lemon zest from the 1 lemon.
  5. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the 1 pound lamb sirloin chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, depending on thickness. Add the remaining minced garlic during the last 30 seconds so it perfumes the oil without burning. Transfer the lamb to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, toss the roasted 1 pound organic yellow potatoes with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon lemon juice from the 1 lemon to make a quick warm potato salad. Taste and add a pinch more salt if needed.
  7. Plate by spooning the warm mustard-rosemary potatoes slightly off-center. Fan the roasted beet wedges and rainbow carrots alongside for strong color contrast. Lean the rested lamb sirloin chops against the potatoes and finish with a squeeze of lemon over the lamb just before serving for brightness.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $20-24

Health notes: Approx. 690 calories per serving. About 35g protein, 38g fat, 42g carbohydrates, 8g fiber. Richer than the other meals, with higher calories and a more luxurious protein choice.

Drink pairing: Lamb loves reds with savory complexity and enough structure to handle its richness without overwhelming the sweetness of roasted beets and carrots. Syrah is a superb choice because its peppery, herbal, and dark-fruited profile flatters both lamb and rosemary. Pinot Noir is also excellent if you want a lighter, more elegant pairing that still harmonizes with earthy beets and roasted root vegetables.

Shopping list
  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 ounces
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Garlic 3 cloves, 4 cloves, 2 cloves, 3 cloves
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 each, 1 each, 1 each, 1 each
  • Parsley 1/2 bunch, 1/2 bunch
  • Pasta 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine, 8 ounces penne or rigatoni
  • Olive oil 2 tablespoons, 3 tablespoons, 2 1/2 tablespoons, 2 tablespoons
  • Butter 1 tablespoon
  • Red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste, to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, to taste, 1/2 teaspoon, 3/4 teaspoon
  • Broccoli Crown 1 lb
  • Jumbo Sweet Onions 1 lb
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes 10 oz
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil 0.5 oz
  • Parmesan 1/3 cup grated
  • Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Filet 1 lb
  • Organic Green Asparagus 1 lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb
  • Kosher salt 1 teaspoon, plus more to taste, 1 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Paprika 1/2 teaspoon
  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Sirloin Chops 1 lb
  • Loose Red Beets 1 lb
  • Baby Rainbow Carrots 12 ct
  • Organic Yellow Potatoes 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 0.5 oz
  • Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon

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