BEST COOKING RECIPES

As we enter the Lenten season
millions of people will be looking for great seafood recipes as their alternative to meat. Not knowing where to look
many will opt for basic dishes that might not satisfy their craving for a bona fide good meal. With a little creativity and help from shelf-stable seafood
the Lenten season can be filled with a variety of palate-pleasing alternatives.

"People often do not know what to cook during Lent
so they turn to 'tried-and-true' favorites such as veggie sandwiches
pastas and salads
said Culinary Expert Lena Cutler.


Shelf-stable seafood is very affordable and easy to substitute in your favorite meat-based dishes
said Cutler.


Canned and pouched seafood are available in many varieties
including tuna
salmon
crab
shrimp
clams and oysters
said Cutler.
You can use tuna or salmon instead of beef for burgers
tacos
stir-fry and more."

Shelf-stable seafood also has many health benefits.

"In addition to being conve-nient
shelf-stable seafood is low in fat and calories
said Registered Dietician Sharon McNerney.
Albacore tuna and salmon are major sources of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids."

The American Heart Association's dietary guidelines recommend eating at least two servings of fish per week
because omega-3 has been proven to help reduce the chance of getting heart disease.

Here's a delightful stir-fry to get your creative cooking juices flowing:

Teriyaki Cashew Tuna

Ingredients:

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce or stir-fry sauce

2 (6-oz.) cans drained Chicken of the Seaฎ Solid White Albacore Tuna in Spring Water

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

1/2 cup green onion
cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup each: sliced celery and sliced red bell peppers

1 (10-oz.) package of frozen pea pods
thawed

1 (6-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts
drained

1/2 cup cashews

Hot cooked rice

Directions:

In medium bowl
gently combine the sauce with Chicken of the Seaฎ Albacore Tuna; set aside. In a large skillet
heat oil until hot; saut้ garlic. Add onion
celery
peppers
pea pods
cashews and water chestnuts; cook until celery is crisp and tender. Add tuna mixture and continue cooking until hot. Serve over hot cooked rice. Makes 4 servings.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes