Shrimp and Seafood for the Summer: Bring the Beach Home!

/PRNewswire/ -- This year, "staycations" are more popular than vacations. So, instead of traveling to the seafood, start a family tradition and bring the seafood home.

An exciting way to gather friends together is by re-creating the allure of the coast by throwing a beach party. Decorating for the party is a breeze; purchase inexpensive tiki torches and candles for ambiance, spread out beach towels and add pops of color with beach pails and beach balls of all sizes. Add some beach music and the party is sure to bring the kid out in everyone.

For the food, SeaPak makes serving seafood convenient and affordable with products that will please coastal company of all ages. For the kids, dish up SeaPak's tasty Popcorn Shrimp or new Tilapia Tenders with a variety of dipping sauces and fresh-cut vegetables on the side. Spoil the adults in the crowd with SeaPak's best-selling Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp or Shrimp Scampi. Or, toss SeaPak's Salmon Burgers on the grill for a twist on traditional grilling fare.

"During these trying economic times, we've seen shoppers migrate to the frozen seafood section," said Bryan Jaynes, Marketing Director, SeaPak Shrimp Company. "They are looking for good food they can eat at home, and the frozen seafood section is a great place to start. With products like our Tilapia Tenders and Salmon Burgers, consumers have more seafood choices than ever before."

Tucked away on a beautiful barrier island in Georgia, SeaPak uses the "coastal secrets" it's been gathering for more than 60 years to make great tasting shrimp and seafood. "Many people have told us that it's comforting to know it's still possible to enjoy delicious, restaurant-style seafood at home," said Jaynes.

For more beach party menu ideas, visit SeaPak.com and pick from over 100 delicious recipes, such as Island Quesadillas with Lime Sour Cream or, try the recipe below.

Salmon Burger Tacos with Fruit Salsa
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

2 packages (12.8 oz) SeaPak(R) Salmon Burgers
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 flour or corn tortillas
2 cups torn, iceberg lettuce

Fruit Salsa
1 can (20 oz) crushed or chunk pineapple, drained
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 to 2 Tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon, or lime juice

Directions
COMBINE lemon juice, chili powder, oil, and garlic in small bowl.

RUB salmon burgers with mixture. Cover and refrigerate about 15 to 30 minutes.

MIX together fruit salsa ingredients in a bowl.
GRILL burgers according to package directions.

PLACE tortillas on grill, heat 10 seconds on each side, and top each tortilla with 1/2 cup lettuce.

EVENLY break up salmon burgers over lettuce.

TOP with about 2 Tablespoons fruit salsa.

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Celebrate Earth Day: Save Seafood

/PRNewswire/ -- As the world celebrates Earth Day 2009 on April 22, more people than ever are actively looking for ways to protect and preserve the world we live in. Not surprisingly, sustainability of our seas is gaining increased attention.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating a variety of seafood at least twice a week to maintain a healthy heart. But that recommendation presents a problem. If everyone were to eat a mere 39 pounds of seafood per year, seafood could quickly become a scarce natural resource.

Overfishing - catching fish faster than they can reproduce - is a potential threat to our environment. Only so many fish swim in the sea. So what can be done to protect this valuable resource? One practical solution is to support sustainably-sourced seafood.

Sustainable seafood is fished or farmed in ways that protect the existence and health of the species and the surrounding ecosystem. "If the seafood industry and consumers who purchase seafood give high priority to sustainability, we will have sufficient resources through aquaculture (farmed seafood) and wild-caught seafood to meet the increased demand that eating seafood twice a week requires," said Daryl Miller, WorldCatch senior marketing manager. "By making a commitment to buying and enjoying sustainable seafood, Americans can help ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy the benefits of this marvelous and nutritious natural resource."

One way consumers can quickly determine if seafood is sustainable is by looking for sustainability seals on the fresh or packaged seafood that they purchase in grocery stores. When these seals are present, they can be assured that they are making responsible seafood choices.

WorldCatch uses two such seals on their sustainably-certified products. The first seal, from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), is a blue ecolabel with the diagram of a fish. It identifies sustainable, wild-caught seafood. The second seal, from the Aquaculture Certification Council (ACC), is a blue circular label that is found on farmed seafood that conforms to the "Best Aquacultural Practices."

WorldCatch frozen seafood offers a win-win proposition. They aim to use sustainable seafood sourcing practices and their ready to cook products are delicious. The company's line-up of all-natural, easy-to-prepare, chef-inspired seafood products includes Salmon Burgers, Shrimp Scampi, Coconut Shrimp, and Crab Cakes.

"Americans are increasingly appreciating seafood's inherent health benefits, like lean protein and Omega-3's," said Miller. "Frozen seafood offers the benefit of longer shelf life than fresh. And, WorldCatch products offer greater convenience and value than plain seafood because they are already sauced or seasoned, which means shoppers don't have to find and purchase recipe ingredients. Products come ready to cook right from the package."

This Earth Day, WorldCatch is encouraging consumers to start a healthy, environmentally-friendly new habit. "Enjoy eating delicious WorldCatch seafood meals," suggests Miller, "and at the same time gain the satisfaction of knowing that you're working toward the goal of seafood twice a week while supporting more sustainable seas."

In honor of Earth Day, enjoy this delicious recipe courtesy of WorldCatch. For more information, visit www.WorldCatch.com.

Aloha Salmon Burgers
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients

1 package MSC Certified WorldCatch Wild Alaskan Salmon Burgers (SeaPak
Salmon Burgers may be substituted)
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 small can pineapple slices, drained
4 slices red onion
4 slices Swiss cheese (if desired)
4 leaves green leaf lettuce
4 hamburger buns

Directions

PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat.
GRILL salmon burgers according to package directions brushing periodically
with teriyaki sauce. Grill pineapple slices until slightly browned and
warmed through. Remove both from grill. Lightly toast hamburger buns on
grill.
PLATE by placing salmon burger on toasted bun and topping with pineapple
slice, lettuce, onion and Swiss cheese.
SERVE immediately.

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Keeping New Year's Resolutions Simple, Delicious And Heart Friendly

(NAPSI)-You've resolved to make this a healthier year. Now it's time to take those New Year's resolutions to heart. The American Heart Association reports cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 killer in the United States. The AHA is working to change that statistic by raising awareness and encouraging healthy lifestyles during American Heart Month in February.

Start reducing your heart disease risk today by adopting a more nutritious diet and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. You don't have to make monumental changes to improve health and nutrition; just begin with small steps, including:

Focus on making simple substitutions. Cutting a little fat here, a few calories there can really add up. Take a fresh look at the ingredients in some of your favorite recipes to see where you can cut the fat without cutting the flavor. There are healthier, affordable and tasty alternatives out there to replace pure butter, whole milk and cooking oil. For example, replace regular butter with Smart Balance® Butter Blend Stick, which is half butter and half Smart Balance® Buttery Spread. The Butter Blend Stick offers the same creamy taste and cooking qualities of butter but with less saturated fat and cholesterol. Just use it as you would butter in any recipe.

Remember, what is in the foods you eat is just as important as what is not. It's not just about what you're removing from your meals (saturated fat, calories, cholesterol), but also what you're adding in terms of nutrition. Make all your meals work better for you by ensuring the ingredients are fortified and bring added nutritional value. For example, Smart Balance® Omega Cooking and Salad Oil and Smart Balance® Omega Buttery Spread contain nutritious omega-3s.

The following salmon recipe is delicious and offers heart-friendly omega-3s. For more new recipes throughout the year, visit www.smartbalance.com.

Roasted Salmon with Dijon-Tarragon Dipping Sauce

Four 4-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed, rinsed and patted dry

1 medium garlic clove, halved crosswise

1 tablespoon Smart Balance® Omega Cooking and Salad Oil

Salt and pepper

Dipping Sauce:

¼ cup Smart Balance® Omega Plus Light Mayonnaise

3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

1 tablespoon plain or coarse Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

1 medium garlic clove, minced

¾ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Rub the garlic halves evenly over both sides of the fillets. Brush both sides with the Smart Balance® Omega Cooking and Salad Oil, place on a foil-lined baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes or until the fillets are opaque in center.

3. Meanwhile, combine the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well blended. Serve alongside the salmon.

Makes 12 ounces cooked salmon plus ½ cup sauce total.

Serves 4; 3 ounces cooked salmon plus 2 tablespoons sauce per serving.

Serve with four 6-ounce baked potatoes and ¼ cup Smart Balance® Butter Blend Stick.

Per serving: 245 calories, 26 grams protein, 5 grams carbohydrate, 12 grams fat, 1.1 grams saturated fat, 4.9 grams monounsaturated fat, 4.4 grams poly- unsaturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 2,100 mg omega-3 fatty acids, 2,500 mg omega-6 fatty acids, 72 mg cholesterol, 331 mg sodium, 0 grams fiber

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