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Six Tasty Meals That Fit Your Healthy Lifestyle

Our tuna and salmon packets may be adventure ready, but trust us: They’re just as delicious (and good for you!) at home. We rounded up six of our favorite packet recipes to get your new year off to a healthy start.
by Chicken of the Sea
01/10/24

It’s January, which can only mean one thing: New Year’s resolutions. In 2024, we’re doubling down on our commitment to you. Whether you reach for seafood to deliver protein-packed nutrition, adventure-ready convenience, or recipe-boosting deliciousness, Chicken of the Sea sees you on your journey—and we’re here to help. These six recipes bring the excellent nutrition and next-level flavor of our new tuna and salmon packets home to your kitchen. No matter what else you have going on, you can count on us to help you create tasty, crowd-pleasing meals any night of the week.

Weeknight Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies with Maple Smokehouse Salmon

Looking for a wholesome dinner recipe you can actually pull off on a weeknight? Give this simple sheet pan meal a try. It has tons of tender, caramelized roasted veggies, plus the sweet-and-smoky deliciousness of our Maple Smokehouse Salmon.

Grain Bowl with Everything Bagel Salmon

This delicious grain bowl is packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats—and tons of flavor. Our garlicky, savory Everything Bagel Salmon is the perfect addition to a satisfying bowl of brown rice, broccoli sprouts, and fresh, crispy veggies.

Healthy Lemon Garlic Tuna Zucchini Noodle Salad 

Spiralized zucchini “noodles” and plenty of basil pesto make this veggie-packed salad light, healthy, and oh so tasty. The finishing touch: A packet of our Lemon Garlic Tuna. Its bright, zesty flavor complements the pesto (and adds plenty of protein and omega-3s). 

Everything Bagel Salmon Avocado Toast

If your nutrition goals involve getting more healthy fats, this take on avocado toast is your new best friend. Avocados \feature  unsaturated fats and fiber; our delicious Everything Bagel Salmon has  omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein. This dynamic duo makes for a filling, satisfying, and super craveable breakfast.

Garlic Lover’s Lemon Garlic Tuna Fettuccine

This quick and easy pasta dinner is for the true garlic lovers. Four whole minced cloves plus two packets of our Lemon Garlic Tuna turn the garlic flavor all the way up without weighing you down. Cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh parsley round out the flavors for a pasta dish that’s both intensely flavorful and light.

Southwest Salad with Maple Smokehouse Salmon 

Nothing says “healthy” like a big, colorful salad, and this is one of our absolute favorites. Sweet corn, black beans, radishes, tomatoes, and lots of crisp green leaf lettuce mingle with our Maple Smokehouse Salmon for a sweet, smoky, entrée-worthy salad.

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