Careme Recipes

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Lemon Shrimp with Asparagus and Mushrooms

A fast, spring-leaning shrimp skillet built around Washington-friendly March produce like asparagus, mushrooms, and lemons. Light, bright, and easy enough for a weeknight.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb $1.99/lb sale
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.49
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 small $0.99/lb
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.29 each
  • Garlic 3 cloves $0.69 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each

Instructions

  1. Trim 1 lb asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Slice 1 small onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
  2. Pat dry 12 oz shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until just pink; remove to a plate.
  4. Add another small drizzle of oil, then cook onion, 8 oz mushrooms, and asparagus for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in garlic, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice; cook 30 seconds.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss with chopped parsley and remaining lemon juice. Serve hot.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-15

Health notes: Lean protein, moderate carbs, and lots of vegetables; lighter if served without bread.

Drink pairing: Pinot Grigio

Tomato-Mushroom Herb Pasta

A rustic tomato-mushroom pasta sauce with sweet onion and herbs, using store tomatoes that are decent year-round while still leaning on March-friendly mushrooms and onions. Assumes dried pasta from pantry.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Roma Tomato 1 lb $1.49/lb
  • Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz $3.29
  • Jumbo Sweet Onions 1 medium $1.39/lb
  • Garlic 3 cloves $0.69 each
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil 1 tbsp chopped $2.49
  • Parsley 1 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • dried pasta (pantry) 6-8 oz pantry

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for 6-8 oz dried pasta from pantry.
  2. Dice 1 lb Roma tomatoes, slice 1 medium sweet onion, and mince 3 garlic cloves.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms for 6-8 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp water. Simmer 10-12 minutes until saucy.
  6. Cook the pasta until al dente; reserve a little pasta water and drain.
  7. Toss pasta with the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed. Finish with chopped basil and parsley.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $9-13 plus pantry pasta

Health notes: Vegetable-forward and moderate in calories; can be lighter with less oil and a smaller pasta portion.

Drink pairing: Chianti

Caramelized Cabbage and Lemon Pasta

A simple spring-style pasta with caramelized cabbage, sweet onion, and lemony parsley. Great for March in Washington because cabbage is in season, affordable, and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • Green Cabbage 1 lb $0.59/lb sale
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 medium $0.99/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $0.69 each
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.29 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • dried pasta (pantry) 6-8 oz pantry

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for 6-8 oz dried pasta from pantry.
  2. Thinly slice 1 lb green cabbage and 1 medium yellow onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and cabbage with a pinch of salt for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until softened and browned at the edges.
  4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  5. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
  6. Add pasta to the skillet with lemon zest, half the lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water. Toss until glossy.
  7. Finish with chopped parsley and extra lemon juice to taste.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $8-12 plus pantry pasta

Health notes: Budget-friendly and fairly light; cabbage adds fiber and bulk so the dish feels hearty without a heavy sauce.

Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay

Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple-Braised Cabbage

Sweet-savory pork tenderloin gets a fast stovetop sear and a glossy pineapple pan sauce, paired with caramelized cabbage and onions. It’s a smart March dinner for Washington using hardy in-season cabbage and one of the best meat deals in the list.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine $8.99 750 ml
  • Erath Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $14.99 750 ml

Ingredients

  • Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.49/lb sale
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb $0.59/lb sale
  • Fresh Ripe Whole Pineapple 1/2 pineapple $2.50 sale
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 medium $0.99/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $0.69 each
  • Pompeii Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon $2.50 sale
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 750 ml $8.99

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 pound pork tenderloin ($3.49/lb sale) by trimming any silver skin if needed, then pat dry. Thinly slice 1 medium jumbo yellow onion ($0.99/lb), shred 1 pound green cabbage ($0.59/lb sale), mince 2 garlic cloves from 1 bulb ($0.69 each), and cut 1/2 fresh pineapple from 1 whole pineapple ($2.50 sale) into small chunks.
  2. Season the 1 pound pork tenderloin with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely browned.
  3. Lower the heat to medium, add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook the 1 pound pork tenderloin for 8 to 10 minutes more, turning once, until it reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil if needed, then add the sliced 1 medium onion and shredded 1 pound cabbage. Cook over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until wilted and lightly caramelized.
  5. Add the minced 2 garlic cloves and the pineapple chunks from 1/2 pineapple. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice ($2.50 sale bottle) and 2 tablespoons water, scraping up any browned bits to make a quick pan sauce.
  6. Slice the rested 1 pound pork tenderloin. Return the slices briefly to the skillet to coat in the pineapple juices. Serve the pork over the cabbage and onions with the warm pineapple spooned on top.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-15

Health notes: About 500-580 calories per serving. Lean pork tenderloin keeps saturated fat in check, cabbage offers fiber and vitamin C, and pineapple adds brightness without needing much sugar. Serve as is for a lower-carb meal.

Drink pairing: Riesling or Pinot Noir. Riesling balances the pineapple and pork beautifully, while a light Pinot Noir works with the seared edges and sweet cabbage.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine $8.99 750 ml
  • Erath Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $14.99 750 ml

Why it works: For lamb foreshank or tri-tip roast for 2, I'd go with one white and one red option depending on the dish direction. Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling is the better fit for skillet pork tenderloin with pineapple-braised cabbage: it's Washington-made, nicely priced for a casual-but-special dinner, and its bright acidity plus slight fruitiness handle the pineapple's sweetness and the cabbage's braised edge. For lamb foreshank or tri-tip roast, Erath Pinot Noir is the stronger match: Oregon Pinot has enough earth and red-fruit lift for lamb, and enough freshness for beef without overpowering either. A 750 ml bottle is the right size for 2 people.

Shopping list
  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 small, 1 medium
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1, 1
  • Garlic 3 cloves, 3 cloves, 2 cloves, 2 cloves
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped, 1 tbsp chopped, 2 tbsp chopped
  • Fresh Roma Tomato 1 lb
  • Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Jumbo Sweet Onions 1 medium
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil 1 tbsp chopped
  • dried pasta (pantry) 6-8 oz, 6-8 oz
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb, 1 lb
  • Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb
  • Fresh Ripe Whole Pineapple 1/2 pineapple
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 medium
  • Pompeii Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 750 ml

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