Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Stovetop Smoky Rockfish Tacos with Winter Cabbage–Cucumber Crema Slaw

A fast, high-flavor taco night that leans into what’s great in Washington right now: wild Pacific rockfish (on a great sale), plus crunchy winter cabbage and creamy avocado. It’s bright, smoky, and weeknight-easy—no deep frying, no heavy sauces.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $6.99 sale (1 lb)
  • Organic Green Cabbage 8 oz, thinly sliced (about 3 cups) $2.49/lb
  • Organic Long English Cucumber 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) $3.99 each
  • Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 1, sliced $3.50 each
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced $2.19/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 1 clove, finely grated/minced $2.79 (3 ct)
  • Oil (olive or neutral) 1 1/2 Tbsp, divided
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Chili powder or chipotle powder 1/2 tsp
  • Kosher salt 3/4 tsp, divided (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Lime 1 (zest + 2 Tbsp juice)
  • Plain yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup
  • Honey or sugar 1 tsp
  • Corn or flour tortillas 6 small
  • Optional: hot sauce + cilantro to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the slaw: thinly slice 8 oz green cabbage, slice 1 cup cucumber, and thinly slice 1/2 small onion. Put in a bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk 1/3 cup yogurt (or sour cream), 1 clove grated garlic, 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Toss with the cabbage/cucumber/onion. Refrigerate while you cook the fish.
  3. Season the fish: pat dry 12 oz rockfish chunks. Toss with 1 Tbsp oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  4. Stovetop sear: heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil. When shimmering, add the seasoned rockfish in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes undisturbed until browned, then gently turn and cook 1–2 minutes more until just opaque and flaky.
  5. Warm tortillas: warm 6 tortillas in a dry pan, directly over a gas flame, or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.
  6. Build tacos: add slaw, rockfish, and sliced avocado to each tortilla. Finish with a little lime zest over the top and optional hot sauce/cilantro.

Health notes: ~650–750 calories per serving (depends on tortillas + avocado). Healthiness: High—lean protein, lots of veg, good fats; moderate sodium if you use store spice blends.

Drink pairing: Why it works: Rockfish is delicate and lightly sweet; you want bright acid and modest oak (or none). The lime, cabbage, and smoked chile love citrus-driven whites. Local(ish) picks: Chateau Ste. Michelle (Columbia Valley) Riesling or Dry Riesling; or a Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Also great: a crisp Mexican lager with a lime wedge.

Oven-Broiled Sockeye Salmon with Dill-Lemon Glaze, Roasted Cauliflower & Chunky Smashed Red Potatoes

This is your under-an-hour ‘special occasion’ dinner that still feels weeknight-friendly: wild sockeye salmon (deep sale) broiled until crisp-edged, with roasted cauliflower and a quick stove-top red potato smash. Bright dill and lemon keep it clean and Pacific Northwest.

Ingredients

  • Salmon Sockeye Fillet (Wild Caught Frozen) 2 (6 oz) fillets, thawed and patted dry $11.99 sale (1 lb)
  • Organic Cauliflower 1 lb, cut into florets $3.49 (1 lb)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Red Potatoes 12 oz (about 2 small), scrubbed and quartered $4.99 (3 lb)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2 Tbsp chopped $2.79 (0.5 oz)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79 (3 ct)
  • Lemon 1 (zest + 2 Tbsp juice), plus wedges to serve
  • Olive oil 2 1/2 Tbsp, divided
  • Butter 1 Tbsp (optional but great)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt 1 tsp, divided (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper 1/2 tsp, divided
  • Optional: capers 1 Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven: set oven to 450°F. Put a sheet pan in the oven to preheat (helps browning).
  2. Prep potatoes: add 12 oz quartered red potatoes to a small pot, cover with cold water, and add 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook 10–12 minutes until easily pierced. Drain and return to the pot.
  3. Roast cauliflower: toss 1 lb cauliflower florets with 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Carefully spread on the preheated sheet pan. Roast 18–22 minutes, flipping once, until browned and tender.
  4. Make the dill-lemon topping: in a bowl mix 2 Tbsp chopped dill, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp Dijon, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of pepper. (Add 1 Tbsp capers if using.)
  5. Broil salmon: move cauliflower to one side of the pan. Place 2 sockeye fillets on the other side, skin-side down if skin-on. Season salmon with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, then spoon the dill-lemon mixture over the top. Switch oven to broil (high) and broil 5–8 minutes, until just cooked through and lightly caramelized on top (timing depends on thickness).
  6. Smash potatoes: to the drained potatoes add 1 Tbsp butter (or 1 Tbsp olive oil), 1 Tbsp olive oil, and a splash (1–2 Tbsp) hot water. Mash until chunky-smooth. Season with salt/pepper to taste and a squeeze of lemon if you like.
  7. Serve: plate smashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower, and broiled sockeye. Add lemon wedges on the side.

Health notes: ~700–850 calories per serving (depends on butter/oil). Healthiness: Very good—omega-3 rich protein, lots of fiber from cauliflower/potatoes; keep butter modest for lighter calories.

Drink pairing: Why it works: Sockeye has richer, deeper flavor than many salmon—take a white with texture or a light red with low tannin. Local(ish) picks: WA Chardonnay (unoaked or lightly oaked) from Chateau Ste. Michelle; or a WA Pinot Noir if you prefer red. If you like bubbles: Brut sparkling (WA) is fantastic with salmon.

Slow-Cooker Ginger–Soy Pork Tenderloin with Steamed Bok Choy, Rice & Quick Cucumber Salad

A cozy, hands-off slow-cooker dinner that tastes like you worked all day: juicy pork tenderloin (big sale) in a gingery soy-garlic glaze, with baby bok choy and a quick cucumber salad. It’s sweet-salty, aromatic, and perfect for February produce in WA.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb pork tenderloin $3.99 sale (1 lb)
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 lb, halved lengthwise $3.99 (1 lb)
  • Organic Long English Cucumber 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced $3.99 each
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 Tbsp finely grated $5.99/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $2.79 (3 ct)
  • Soy sauce (prefer low-sodium) 1/4 cup
  • Rice vinegar 2 Tbsp, divided
  • Honey or brown sugar 2 Tbsp
  • Sesame oil 1 tsp
  • Cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp
  • Water 2 Tbsp
  • Neutral oil 1 Tbsp
  • Black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Cooked rice (jasmine or brown) 1 cup cooked (about 1/2 cup per person)
  • Optional: sesame seeds + chili flakes to taste
  • Optional: lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  1. Prep sauce: in a bowl whisk 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp honey (or brown sugar), 1 Tbsp grated ginger, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Optional quick sear (adds flavor): heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear the 1 lb pork tenderloin 1–2 minutes per side until browned (it won’t cook through).
  3. Slow cook: place pork in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over. Cook on LOW 3–4 hours or HIGH 1 1/2–2 hours, until pork reaches 145°F and is tender (don’t overcook).
  4. Quick cucumber salad: toss 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber with 1 Tbsp rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  5. Thicken glaze: remove pork to a plate to rest 5 minutes. In a small cup mix 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water. Stir slurry into the slow cooker sauce, cover, and cook on HIGH 5–10 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  6. Cook bok choy (stove, fast): heat a skillet over medium-high. Add a splash of oil or 2 Tbsp water, add 1 lb halved bok choy cut-side down, and cook 2–3 minutes to char lightly. Flip, add 2 Tbsp water, cover 2 minutes to steam-tender. Season lightly with a spoonful of the glaze.
  7. Slice and serve: slice pork into medallions. Serve over 1 cup cooked rice with bok choy, cucumber salad, and extra glaze. Top with sesame seeds and chili flakes if you like.

Health notes: ~600–750 calories per serving (depends on rice portion). Healthiness: Good—lean pork, lots of greens; watch added sugar in the sauce and sodium from soy (use low-sodium if possible).

Drink pairing: Why it works: Ginger/soy/garlic and a touch of sweetness pair beautifully with aromatic whites; slight off-dry balances the salt. Local(ish) picks: WA Gewürztraminer or Riesling (Chateau Ste. Michelle is an easy find). Beer: a crisp pilsner or light pale ale works well.

Shopping list
  • Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced) 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Organic Green Cabbage 8 oz, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
  • Organic Long English Cucumber 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup), 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 1, sliced
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 1 clove, finely grated/minced, 2 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced
  • Oil (olive or neutral) 1 1/2 Tbsp, divided
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Chili powder or chipotle powder 1/2 tsp
  • Kosher salt 3/4 tsp, divided (plus more to taste), 1 tsp, divided (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, divided, 1/4 tsp
  • Lime 1 (zest + 2 Tbsp juice)
  • Plain yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup
  • Honey or sugar 1 tsp
  • Corn or flour tortillas 6 small
  • Optional: hot sauce + cilantro to taste
  • Salmon Sockeye Fillet (Wild Caught Frozen) 2 (6 oz) fillets, thawed and patted dry
  • Organic Cauliflower 1 lb, cut into florets
  • Simple Truth Organic® Red Potatoes 12 oz (about 2 small), scrubbed and quartered
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2 Tbsp chopped
  • Lemon 1 (zest + 2 Tbsp juice), plus wedges to serve
  • Olive oil 2 1/2 Tbsp, divided
  • Butter 1 Tbsp (optional but great)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Optional: capers 1 Tbsp
  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb pork tenderloin
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 lb, halved lengthwise
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 Tbsp finely grated
  • Soy sauce (prefer low-sodium) 1/4 cup
  • Rice vinegar 2 Tbsp, divided
  • Honey or brown sugar 2 Tbsp
  • Sesame oil 1 tsp
  • Cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp
  • Water 2 Tbsp
  • Neutral oil 1 Tbsp
  • Cooked rice (jasmine or brown) 1 cup cooked (about 1/2 cup per person)
  • Optional: sesame seeds + chili flakes to taste
  • Optional: lime wedges to serve

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