A crisp-seared Pacific rockfish dinner pairs peak-season Washington zucchini with a tangy blackberry pan sauce for an elegant meal in just 35 minutes.
- Total time: 35 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $12
- Calories per serving: 420 cal
- Stovetop
Drink pairing: A chilled Pinot Gris has enough brightness for the rockfish and a subtle fruitiness that complements the blackberry sauce.
Details
Ingredients
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Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz $9.99
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Zucchini12 oz $1.79
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Fresh Blackberries6 oz $2.99
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Shallot2 oz $3.99
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Diamond Crystal kosher salt flakes2 3/4 teaspoons
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All-purpose flour2 tablespoons
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Unsalted butter1 tablespoon
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Balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon
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Water2 tablespoons
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Erath Pinot Gris Oregon White Wine750 ml $12.99
Instructions
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Pat 12 ounces rockfish dry and check for pin bones. Season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt flakes, then let stand for 15 minutes while preparing the vegetables and sauce ingredients.
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Slice 12 ounces zucchini into 1/3-inch-thick half-moons. Finely chop 2 ounces shallot. Lightly crush 6 ounces blackberries with a fork, leaving some berries chunky.
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Pat the seasoned rockfish dry again and coat it lightly with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rockfish and sear without moving until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, pulling the fish when its thickest part reaches 140°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.
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While the fish rests, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a second skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced zucchini and 1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt flakes. Cook, tossing occasionally, until browned but still slightly crisp, 5 to 6 minutes; remove from the heat.
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Lower the fish skillet to medium. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and the chopped shallot; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in:
- 6 ounces crushed blackberries
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Simmer until glossy and lightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes, gently pressing a few more berries against the skillet.
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Divide the sautéed zucchini between two plates, add the rested rockfish, and spoon the warm blackberry-shallot sauce around and over the fish.
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Wine picks:
- Erath Pinot Gris Oregon White Wine $12.99 750 ml
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris $20.99 750 ml
Why it works: The fish is delicate and crisp-seared, while the blackberry-balsamic glaze calls for bright acidity and restrained fruitiness. These Oregon Pinot Gris selections stay refreshing with zucchini and have enough texture for the buttered pan sauce.