(BPT) - October is here, which means fall is in full swing. It's a time of year when you can enjoy vibrant fall colors, football season and cooler weather that begs for cozy meals at home and warm comfort foods. But did you know that October is also National Seafood Month?
Whether you're cooking for family and friends or just for yourself, expand your culinary skills by adding seafood to your fall meal plans.
Why Seafood?
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans people of all ages should eat seafood at least twice a week. National Seafood Month is an awesome time to appreciate the variety of seafood available, try new flavors and incorporate more seafood into your diet.
Not sure how to start incorporating seafood into your meal plan? SeaPak (America's #1 Breaded Shrimp) offers three mouthwatering, quick and easy meals perfect to inspire your fall menu.
1. Popcorn Shrimp Flatbread Pizza
Popcorn shrimp is a sure-to-please crowd and kid favorite. Combine that with pizza, and you have a winning combination. This recipe for a crispy and flavorful flatbread pizza features ricotta, mozzarella, olives, arugula, parsley and SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp.
America's #1-selling Popcorn Shrimp is famous for a reason. With a crispy breading, these easy-to-bake and air fryer-friendly shrimp are perfect for everything from parties to meal planning.
2. One-Pot Creamy Shrimp Scampi
One-pot meals are easy to make, clean up and enjoy. This recipe for a One-Pot Creamy Shrimp Scampi takes five minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook. This no-fuss meal will impress your guests, and they'll never know it took only minutes to prep.
This quick, simple dish uses only seven ingredients: linguine noodles, spinach, half-and-half, parmesan, lemon wedges and shrimp scampi. The result? A velvety flavorful sauce, earthy spinach and buttery delicious shrimp.
3. Sheet Pan Jumbo Shrimp Fajitas
Impress your sweetheart this date night with Sheet Pan Jumbo Shrimp Fajitas. Combine spiced peppers, onions, seasoning and jumbo butterfly shrimp in a foil-lined baking sheet. Once done, you can serve the fajita mixture on steamed or charred flour tortillas and top with cilantro and avocado slices. Best of all? A one-pan meal means cleaning up takes little to no time so you can spend more time with your special someone.
Choose the right seafood products for memorable meals
When choosing seafood for your weekly meal plan, look for SeaPak. They offer versatility in cooking methods, allowing you to bake their products in the oven, sauté on the stovetop or fry in the air fryer.
Each package includes step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions, so you'll never have to guess how to prepare your seafood and your meal will cook perfectly every time. You can use SeaPak products in any or all of these seafood recipes this fall.
Looking for a great deal on a seafood dinner? Find your favorite SeaPak products at a store near you by visiting SeaPak.com/Where-To-Buy/.
