Careme Recipes

Location: Fred Meyer - Bellevue (2041 148Th Ave Ne)

Lemon-Herb Shrimp with Roasted Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Smashed Potatoes

A brighter, more composed shrimp dinner with roasted asparagus and mushrooms, warm smashed potatoes, and a lemon-parsley finish. It uses March-friendly Washington produce and avoids pasta while still feeling substantial.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb $1.99/lb sale
  • Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz $3.29
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.29/lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium $0.99/lb
  • Garlic 4 cloves $0.69 each
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $0.99 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 tsp chopped $2.49

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Cut 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch chunks, slice 1/2 medium onion, trim 1 lb asparagus, and mince 4 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon. Chop 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tsp thyme.
  2. Toss the potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, half the garlic, half the thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 15 minutes.
  3. Add 1 lb asparagus, 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms, and the sliced onion to the pan. Toss with a little more oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 10-12 minutes more until the potatoes are tender and the vegetables are browned at the edges.
  4. Meanwhile pat dry 12 oz shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 tbsp oil. Sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink. Add the remaining garlic for the last 30 seconds.
  6. Lightly smash some of the roasted potatoes with the back of a spoon right on the pan. Drizzle the vegetables with half the lemon juice.
  7. Plate the roasted vegetables and potatoes, top with the shrimp, and finish with parsley, remaining thyme, and more lemon juice to taste.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: High in protein and moderate in carbs, with plenty of vegetables and a light lemon-herb finish instead of a heavy sauce.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp and Spring Vegetable Skillet with Cabbage, Peppers, and Mushrooms

A savory shrimp and vegetable skillet with cabbage, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and carrots, finished with lemon and herbs. It leans into March produce and gives you a one-pan seafood dinner with more texture and depth than a basic sauté.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99
  • Green Cabbage 3/4 lb $0.59/lb sale
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.49
  • Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper 1 $1.67 each
  • Kroger® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 8 oz $1.29/16 oz
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium $0.99/lb
  • Garlic 4 cloves $0.69 each
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $0.99 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • Simple Truth Organic® Oregano 1 tsp chopped $2.49

Instructions

  1. Thinly shred 3/4 lb green cabbage, slice 8 oz mushrooms and 1 red bell pepper, halve 8 oz baby carrots lengthwise if thick, slice 1/2 medium onion, and mince 4 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon. Chop 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tsp oregano.
  2. Pat dry 12 oz shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of lemon zest.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until just pink, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Add another tbsp oil if needed. Cook the onion, carrots, mushrooms, and bell pepper for 5-6 minutes until they begin to brown.
  5. Add the cabbage and cook 4-5 minutes more until wilted but not mushy.
  6. Stir in garlic and oregano and cook 30 seconds. Add half the lemon juice and 2-3 tbsp water to help everything glaze lightly.
  7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss just until heated through.
  8. Finish with parsley and more lemon juice to taste. Serve hot as a bowl-style skillet dinner.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17

Health notes: Protein-rich and vegetable-heavy, relatively light, and lower in carbs than potato- or rice-based meals.

Drink pairing: Pinot Grigio

Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Asparagus, and Tomatoes

A more elevated stove-to-oven shrimp dinner with sweet potatoes, asparagus, tomatoes, and a lemon-garlic herb finish. This keeps the ingredients seasonal enough for mid-March in Washington while adding color, sweetness, and contrast.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99
  • Kroger® Sweet Potato 1 lb $4.99/3 lb bag
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb $1.99/lb sale
  • Private Selection® Campari Tomatoes 8 oz $3.99
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium $0.99/lb
  • Garlic 4 cloves $0.69 each
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $0.99 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 tsp chopped $2.49

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Cut 1 lb sweet potato into 3/4-inch cubes, trim 1 lb asparagus, halve 8 oz Campari tomatoes, slice 1/2 medium onion, and mince 4 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon. Chop 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tsp rosemary.
  2. Toss the sweet potatoes and onion with 1 tbsp oil, half the garlic, half the rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the asparagus and tomatoes to the pan, toss gently with a little oil, and roast 8-10 minutes more until the sweet potatoes are tender and the tomatoes are softened.
  4. Meanwhile season 12 oz shrimp with salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest.
  5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until just cooked. Add the remaining garlic in the last 30 seconds.
  6. Transfer the roasted vegetables to plates, top with shrimp, and drizzle with lemon juice.
  7. Finish with parsley, remaining rosemary, and extra lemon juice to taste.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-19

Health notes: Balanced meal with lean protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and sweet potatoes for complex carbs and potassium.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling

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.

Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Peppers

A fuller-flavored sausage pasta with chicken sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, and herbs. It has more body and texture than the earlier version while staying under an hour.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Mild Italian Chicken Sausage 12 oz $7.99
  • Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz $3.29
  • Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch 1 lb $1.99/lb sale
  • Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper 1 $0.99 each
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 medium $0.99/lb
  • Garlic 4 cloves $0.69 each
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1/2 lemon $1.29 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • Simple Truth Organic® Oregano 1 tsp chopped $2.49
  • dried pasta (pantry) 6-8 oz pantry

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 6-8 oz dried pasta from pantry until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Slice 12 oz chicken sausage into coins. Slice 8 oz mushrooms, dice 1 green bell pepper, chop 1 lb tomatoes, slice 1 medium onion, and mince 4 garlic cloves. Chop 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tsp oregano.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage for 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook 6-8 minutes until softened and nicely browned. Add garlic and oregano and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Simmer 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce.
  6. Return sausage to the pan and simmer 2 minutes. Add the drained pasta and toss with a splash of reserved pasta water until the sauce clings.
  7. Finish with parsley and a small squeeze from 1/2 lemon to brighten the flavors. Serve hot.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17 plus pantry pasta

Health notes: Protein-rich and hearty with a solid amount of vegetables; moderate fat depending on sausage choice.

Drink pairing: Chianti

Shopping list
  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz, 12 oz, 12 oz
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb, 1 lb
  • Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz, 8 oz
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium, 1/2 medium, 1/2 medium, 1 medium
  • Garlic 4 cloves, 4 cloves, 4 cloves, 2 cloves, 4 cloves
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1, 1, 1, 1/2 lemon
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped, 2 tbsp chopped, 2 tbsp chopped, 2 tbsp chopped
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 tsp chopped
  • Green Cabbage 3/4 lb, 1 lb
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper 1
  • Kroger® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 8 oz
  • Simple Truth Organic® Oregano 1 tsp chopped, 1 tsp chopped
  • Kroger® Sweet Potato 1 lb
  • Private Selection® Campari Tomatoes 8 oz
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 tsp chopped
  • 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
  • Simple Truth® Mild Italian Chicken Sausage 12 oz
  • Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch 1 lb
  • Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper 1
  • dried pasta (pantry) 6-8 oz

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