Delicate grilled rockfish meets a lush, basil-scented Roma tomato relish, smoky zucchini, sweet Walla Walla onion, and twirls of spaghetti for a sunny Sicilian-inspired summer dinner.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $14–$17 using the listed sale ingredients, plus pantry staples
Health notes: Serves 2; about 620 calories per serving with lean protein, produce-forward fiber, and balanced fats from olive oil.
Drink pairing: A crisp white with citrus and herbal notes complements the tomato-basil relish and delicate grilled fish.
Details
Ingredients
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Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz $6.99
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Fresh Roma Tomato3 medium, diced $1.49
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Zucchini1 medium, sliced lengthwise into planks $1.29
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/2 small onion, thinly sliced $3.99
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Fresh Organic Lemon1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided $1.29
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Private Selection® Italian Spaghetti6 oz $1.67
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North Shore Potted Living Basil1/4 cup torn leaves $4.79
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Olive oil3 1/2 tablespoons, divided
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Red wine vinegar1 tablespoon
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Dried oregano1/2 teaspoon
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Red pepper flakespinch
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high and bring a pot of salted water to a boil; set out a grill basket or a large piece of heavy-duty foil brushed with oil for the delicate rockfish, then dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the Walla Walla onion, slice the zucchini into planks, zest and juice the lemon, and tear the basil.
- Make the tomato relish by stirring together the Roma tomatoes, Walla Walla onion, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; let it sit while the grill heats so the tomatoes turn juicy and glossy.
- Pat the rockfish very dry, check for pin bones, and season with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, but do not add lemon juice before grilling; brush the zucchini with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Start grilling the zucchini for 2–3 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred; at the same time, drop the spaghetti into the boiling water and cook until al dente.
- Transfer the zucchini to a cutting board, chop into bite-size pieces, and fold it into the tomato relish with most of the basil; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and toss it with a few spoonfuls of relish juices and a splash of pasta water to keep it silky.
- Place the rockfish in the oiled grill basket or on the oiled foil, cover the grill, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully with a flexible fish spatula if needed, until just opaque and flaking; squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the fish as soon as it comes off the grill.
- Plate the warm spaghetti in shallow bowls, top with the grilled rockfish, spoon the tomato-zucchini relish generously over the top, and finish with the remaining basil and black pepper.