Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Catfish Fillets with Romaine Salad
Description: Two catfish fillets are seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika, then seared in olive oil until golden and flaky. Served alongside crisp romaine hearts tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette and cherry tomatoes for a light, fresh dinner.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets ($0.89/lb), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts ($2.50), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes ($2.59), Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($4.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of catfish fillets for 2 people (about 0.5 lb per person); use half the romaine hearts package and half the cherry tomato container, saving the rest for Tuesday's salad.
Tuesday
Meal: Butter-Basted Salmon Fillets with Romaine Salad
Description: Two salmon fillets are pan-seared and continuously basted with herb butter until perfectly cooked through with a golden crust. The remaining romaine and cherry tomatoes from Monday are tossed into a fresh salad to complete the plate.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets ($4.49/ea), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts (leftover from Monday), NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (leftover from Monday), Breakstone's Butter ($3.50)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 individual salmon fillets at $4.49 each; use the remaining half of the romaine hearts and cherry tomatoes from Monday so nothing goes to waste.
Wednesday
Meal: Cajun-Spiced Catfish Fillets with Steamed Rice
Description: Catfish fillets are coated in a bold Cajun spice blend and pan-seared until crispy, delivering a satisfying kick of heat. Fluffy steamed rice serves as the perfect gluten-free base to soak up all the savory pan juices.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets ($0.89/lb), Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice ($2.50)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of catfish fillets for 2 people; one package of ready-to-heat rice is sufficient for 2 servings and eliminates the need for a pot of water, cutting total time to under 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Cajun Baked Catfish Recipe (Dairy-Free, Butter-Free, Low Fat)
- Cajun Spiced Catfish Recipe | Co+op
- Cajun Catfish (low-carb, gluten-free, and delicious!)
Thursday
Meal: Lemon-Herb Catfish Fillets with Sauteed Carrots
Description: Catfish fillets are seasoned with lemon zest, garlic, and dried herbs, then pan-seared in olive oil for a bright and aromatic main course. Baby-cut carrots are sauteed in butter with a pinch of salt until tender and lightly caramelized as a naturally sweet side.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets ($0.89/lb), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots ($1.50), Breakstone's Butter (leftover from Tuesday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of catfish fillets for 2 people; one bag of baby-cut carrots provides ample servings for 2 with some left over for snacking.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Catfish Fillet - The Wheatless Kitchen
- Pan-Fried Catfish with Lemon Butter and Herbs - Taste Of Cook
Friday
Meal: Garlic-Butter Catfish Fillets with Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts
Description: Catfish fillets are pan-seared and finished with a rich garlic butter sauce that coats every bite with savory, aromatic flavor. Steamed green beans or Brussels sprouts are tossed in the same garlic butter to tie the whole plate together.
Sale items used: Catfish Fillets ($0.89/lb), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($1.99), Breakstone's Butter (leftover from Tuesday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of catfish fillets for 2 people; one bag of green beans or Brussels sprouts is the right size for 2 generous side servings.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Catfish Fillets (4 lbs total across 4 meals): $3.56
- Salmon Fillets (x2 individual fillets): $8.98
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts (x1 package): $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes (x1 container): $2.59
- Breakstone's Butter (x1 package): $3.50
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice (x1 package): $2.50
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.50
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (x1 bag): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (or use sale Pompeian if not on hand)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Lemon
- Cajun seasoning
- Paprika
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or parsley)
- Salt and black pepper
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Salmon Fillets or Snow Crab Clusters: $4.49/ea
- Boar's Head Ovengold Turkey Breast: $4.49/ea
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat: $2.23
- Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey or Cheese Stuffed Franks: $2.50
- Schweid & Sons Whole Fresh Signature Sliders: $2.12 oz pkg
- Lou's Kitchen Entrées: $2.42
- Cooked Chicken: $4.99
- Frozen Beef Patties: $2.50
- Catfish Fillets: $0.89/lb
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $9.29
- Chicken of the Sea Crab Meat: $28.00
- Margaritaville Shrimp: $5.69
- Nature's Promise Grass Fed Ribeye or Strip Steak: $21.00
- Pork Butt Cooked Chicken Bone-in: $2.42
- Bob Evans Breakfast Links, Patties or Rolls: $2.50
- Hillshire Farm Deli Sandwiches: $2.50
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Main St Bistro Roasted or Baked Side Dishes: $5.00
- Panera Bread Soup: $2.50
Produce on sale:
- Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow: $2.50
- NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes: $2.59
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts: $1.99
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts: $2.50 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Salad Blends: $2.59
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $5.99/lb
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots: $1.50
- Giant Bagged Apples: $3.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Yoplait Single-Serve Yogurt: $2.50 when you buy 2
- Giant Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- Turkey Hill Ice Cream: $3.99
- Shamrock Farms Rockin' Protein Shake: $2.50
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese Single Cup or Doubles: $2.50
- Breakstone's Butter: $3.50 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bar: $2.50
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: $2.50
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese: $3.99
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk: $2.50
- Starbucks Creamer or Natural Bliss: $2.50
- Blue Bunny Mini Swirls Cones: $2.50
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Bars: $2.50
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Giant Round Top White Bread: $1.50
- Wonder Bread, Rolls, Bagels or English Muffins: $2.50
- Tastykake Bagged Donuts: $2.50
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls: $2.50
- Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies Pumpkin Spice Donuts or Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes: $2.50
Pantry on sale:
- Jif Peanut Butter or Mott's Applesauce: $2.50
- Cheez-It Crackers: $2.50
- Jif Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Smucker's Uncrustables: $2.50
- Nabisco Snack Packs: $2.50
- Keebler Crackers Multipack: $2.50
- Hershey's Snack Size: $2.50
- Pumpkin Spice Cheerios: $2.50
- Pop-Tarts: $2.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Organic Pasta: $2.50
- Mahatma Ready-to-Heat or Success Rice: $2.50
- Annie Chun's Noodle Bowl: $2.50
- Sunsweet Amazin Prunes: $2.50
- Heinz Original or Organic Ketchup: $2.50
- Kraft Salad Dressing or Viasic Pickles: $2.50
- Hormel Chili: $2.50
- Folgers Coffee: $2.13
- Quaker Organic, Fiber & Protein, No Sugar or Weight Control Oatmeal or Gluten Free Quick Oats: $2.50
- Krusteaz or Hungry Jack Pancake Mix: $2.50
- Taste of Inspirations Hummus: $2.50
- Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $4.99
- Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $2.50
- Ocean's Halo Seaweed Snack: $2.50
- Pringles: $2.50
- Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore Tuna: $2.50
- Gimme Roasted Seaweed Snacks Multipack: $2.50
- GOGO SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches: $2.50
- Dole Fruit Bowls: $2.50
- Hunt's Snack Pack: $2.50
- Utz Variety Snack Pack: $2.50
- Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables: $2.50
- Chicken Of The Sea Chunk Light Tuna: $2.50
Frozen on sale:
- Totino's Pizza Rolls: $2.50
- PF. Chang's or Bertolli Skillet Meals: $2.50
- Stouffer's Mac & Cheese: $2.50
- Stouffer's Jimmy Dean Delights or Yellowstone Entrées: $2.50
- Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough: $2.50
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$27.12
for 2 people · $13.56 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Giant.