Bright, flaky Pacific rockfish gets a golden sear while the oven does the work on crispy yellow potatoes. A crunchy apple–cabbage slaw adds winter-fresh snap and sweetness. It’s a Pacific Northwest weeknight winner that feels restaurant special in under an hour.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 1 lb, cut into 2 portions $4.99/lb (sale)
- Organic Yellow Potatoes 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks $2.49/lb
- Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 lb, finely shredded $2.49/lb
- Large Fuji Apple 1, julienned $1.99/lb
- Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill (optional) 2 Tbsp, chopped $2.79 / 0.5 oz
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp, divided
- Apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- Honey (or sugar) 1 tsp
- Garlic 1 clove, minced
- Salt & black pepper To taste
- Lemon (optional) 1/2, for squeezing over fish
Instructions
- Prep the produce. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Shred cabbage and julienne the apple. Mince garlic and chop dill.
- Roast the potatoes. Toss potatoes with 1.5 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on sheet pan and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until crisp and tender.
- Make the slaw. In a bowl, whisk 1.5 Tbsp olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, honey, garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Add cabbage, apple, and dill; toss to coat. Let it marinate while you cook the fish.
- Season the fish. Pat rockfish dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
- Sear the rockfish. Heat a large skillet over medium-high with a thin film of olive oil. Add fish and sear 3–4 minutes until edges turn opaque and the underside is golden. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more, until it flakes easily (internal temp about 135–140°F).
- Finish and serve. Squeeze lemon over fish if using. Plate rockfish with a mound of slaw and a pile of roast potatoes. Spoon any pan juices over the fish.
Health notes: About 650–700 kcal per serving. High in lean protein and omega-3s, with fiber-rich cabbage and apple. Roast potatoes keep added fat moderate.
Drink pairing: Washington pairing: Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling (crisp citrus lifts the fish and slaw).