The Heart Of The Matter: Americans Should Eat Seafood At Least Twice A Week (NAPSA_—Thebenefits of eating seafood have been touted by many health organizations, so it would be heartening if Americans ate more. Currently, we consume only half the recommended amount, and many assumeit’s just too expensive or difficult to prepare. Shrimp and fish are a source of omega-3 fatty acids that can improve cardiovascular health and lower the incidence of heart disease and stroke. Some varieties Nutritious seafood can also be of seafood, including shrimp, even cost effective if you take advandeliver impressive amountsof vit- tage of delicious frozen products. amin D, which is deficient in the Americandiet. Some people may not eat enough seafood because they think it’s expensive, but seafood can also be cost effective, especially if it’s frozen. Frozen items are priced lower than those at the seafood counter or in restaurants, and they can be stored in the home freezer for an inexpensive and convenient mealoption. For example, SeaPak Shrimp Companyoffers several delicious, high-quality seafood products. This simple recipe features succu- lent frozen shrimp and can serve as a restaurant-quality meal for four people for under $20. For more delicious, easy-to-prepare and budget-friendly recipes, visit www.seaPak.com. Tangy Lemon Pepper Shrimp With Broccoli Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Makes:4 servings Ingredients: 2 12-0z SeaPak Shrimp Scampi (frozen) 1 lb angel-hair pasta, dry (choose multigrain for a healthy option) 1 16-0z package broccoli (no sauce), frozen 2 tsp lemon pepper % cup Dijon mustard 1 cup dry white wine Cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Heat large saut skillet on medium for 1 minute. Add frozen shrimp to pan and saut 5 minutes. Defrost broccoli in microwave according to package directions. Drain broccoli and add to skillet with shrimp. Whisk lemon pepper, Dijon mustard and wine in a small bowl. Pour mixture over shrimp and broccoli. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients. Simmer for additional 3-4 minutes (or until shrimp are fully cooked), stirring frequently. Toss shrimp and broccoli with pasta andserve. To spice up your dish, add 1-2 tsp of crushed red pepper with the lemon pepper. Estimated recipe cost to serve four: $18.36; estimated cost per serving: $4.59
