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Fish on Fridays: A Good Start
The time of year prior to Easter known as Lent is a period of prayer and reflection. Many people stop eating meat on Fridays during the 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter and opt for seafood instead. And, they are actually doing just what the doctor ordered! Any time of year can be the right time to add more fish to your diet.
"Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women," says registered dietitian Jennifer Wilmes, "and smart food choices like grilled, baked and broiled fish rich in vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fats are a delicious form of prevention."
Health authorities, including the American Heart Association, American Dietetic Association and U.S. Dietary Guidelines, recommend eating fish at least twice a week year round. Seafood is available fresh, frozen and canned, so it's easy to make quick and easy fish recipes! Try this different and fun take on pizza.
Take Five Seafood Pizza
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 small individual ready-made pizza crust
1-1⁄2 ounces or 3 Tablespoons crabmeat or crab-flavored surimi seafood, flake or chunk style
1⁄3 cup combined vegetable toppings chosen from the following:
thawed frozen loose-pack corn
thawed frozen loose-pack peas
fresh or thawed frozen loose-pack broccoli cuts
thinly sliced red or green pepper
thinly sliced onion (separated into rings)
thinly sliced mushrooms
1⁄4 cup meatless spaghetti or pizza sauce
2 Tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place pizza crust on baking sheet; bake 5 minutes or according to
package directions.
3. Spread surimi seafood evenly. Arrange vegetable toppings over surimi. Spoon sauce over vegetables. Top with cheese.
4. Bake 10-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling hot.
For a wide array of easy-to-prepare recipes and information on the health benefits of fish, visit www.AboutSeafood.com. Recipe courtesy of NAPS.
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