A Pacific Northwest weeknight winner: flaky rockfish baked with lemon-dill butter alongside caramelized Brussels sprouts and crispy red potatoes. Clean flavors, one pan, and super wallet-friendly thanks to big seafood and produce deals. Serves 2. Checklist: Method—oven. Cuisine—PNW American. Priorities—Rockfish (50% off), seasonal Brussels sprouts and potatoes, dill on sale.
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Rockfish Fillet (Pacific caught, sustainably sourced) 3/4–1 lb fillet, patted dry $4.99/lb (sale)
- Kroger Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL! 12 oz, trimmed and halved $6 per 24 oz bag (use half)
- Organic Red Potatoes 3/4 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks $2.29/lb
- Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill 2 Tbsp, finely chopped $2.79 per 0.5 oz
- Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79 per 3 ct
- Unsalted butter 2 Tbsp, softened
- Olive oil 1.5 Tbsp
- Lemon 1, zested and cut into wedges
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
- Smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prep the produce: Halve trimmed Brussels sprouts. Cut red potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Mince garlic, chop dill, and zest the lemon.
- Season the veg: On the sheet pan, toss Brussels sprouts and potatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer.
- Roast the veg for 15 minutes to get a head start.
- Make lemon-dill butter: In a small bowl, mash softened butter with dill, remaining garlic, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika.
- Season the fish: Pat rockfish dry; rub with remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
- Add fish to pan: Remove pan, push veg to the sides, and place fish in the center. Dot the top of fish with the lemon-dill butter.
- Finish roasting: Return to oven and bake until fish flakes and veg are browned—about 10–12 minutes (internal temp ~135–140°F for rockfish).
- Serve: Squeeze lemon wedges over everything. Spoon any melted butter from the pan over the fish. Plate with extra dill if you like.
Health notes: Balanced, high-protein dinner with two veg sides. Moderate butter; swap half for olive oil to lighten saturated fat. Good fiber from Brussels sprouts and potatoes.
Drink pairing: Washington pick: Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley) complements the lemon and dill.