Top o’ the morning to you, Seafoodies!
We’re sporting our green this month (hello, spring vibes!) and giving our seafood the emerald treatment too. Like vibrant spinach, creamy avocado and crisp kale—green superfoods are an outstanding match when cooking with seafood, bringing both gorgeous color and extraordinary nutrition to your plate.
This pairing is as powerful as a leprechaun with his pot of gold, but not only for flavor purposes. The omega-3 fatty acids in seafood provide important nutrients to protect your heart and brain. No, mix that nutrient-rich seafood with superfood greens to really boost your nutrient intake! Dark green leafy veggies are an excellent source of vitamins A, E and K—but these vitamins are “fat-soluble,” which means they need to connect with some healthy fats to be properly absorbed by your body.
Pair that flaky salmon with a bed of spinach, creating a beautiful plate—and maximizing nutrition. Topping your kale salad with juicy shrimp does the same, bringing out the best in each ingredient. Together, these superfood combos provide a synergistic benefit!
While we can’t promise any gold at the end of this blog post, we’ve put together a treasure trove of our favorite recipes that highlight this healthful combo and will fit in seamlessly with your meal rotations and lifestyle.
Salad lovers, celebrate! Our Seared Scallop Salad with Blueberries makes it effortless to swap your usual protein for a seafood upgrade. Pasta fans, we’ve got you covered with cozy, comforting dishes like Crab & Sweet Potato Cauliflower Gnocchi and Creamy Crab & Kale Lasagna. More of a grab-and-go family? Try Turmeric Smoked Salmon Breakfast Bowls or Shrimp Lettuce Wraps—perfect for meal prep and busy days. No matter your style, there’s a delicious way to go green with seafood.
According to the Irish proverb, “Laughter is brightest when food is best!” We couldn’t agree more!
Kale Caesar with Shrimp or Salmon
Easily boost the nutrient factor in your traditional Caesar by using kale. For a superior seafood Caesar, Lacinato kale is ideal for salads since it’s wilt-free, but not overly fibrous.
Our creamy crab lasagna sneaks spinach between layers of seafood goodness so seamlessly, even the most vegetable-suspicious little seafoodies will ask for seconds.
Mustard-Glazed Salmon with Cauliflower Mash and Spinach
Alongside the salmon and spinach, a cauliflower-white bean mash delivers all the creamy comfort of mashed potatoes, with an extra boost of protein and flavor.
Baked Spinach Artichoke Shrimp Dip
Add extra crunch, color and (best of all) nutrition to your plate by serving this dip alongside a spread of colorful veggies.
Turmeric Smoked Salmon Breakfast Bowl
Busy schedules don’t have to mean sacrificing family dinners—just prep ingredients ahead and let each person build their own bowl whenever hunger strikes.
Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls
Get all the satisfaction of a classic egg roll without the guilt—our lighter version lets you stay true to wellness goals without giving up on traditional tastes.
Lobster Salad with Summer Fruit
Butter lettuce and lobster pair together swimmingly—both are nutritious, slightly sweet and utterly tasty!
Seared Scallop Salad with Blueberries
Scallops are often overlooked as a salad topping, but we can assure you, that sweet-and-savory combination of seafood, fresh greens and fruit hits all the right notes.
Whenever packing a layered salad, add the dressing first—this keeps your protein and veggies from getting soggy until you are ready to shake and serve.
Crab & Sweet Potato Cauliflower Gnocchi
Dress up store-bought gnocchi with a handful of hearty kale, sweet potatoes, spices, crab and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese—and, in 15 minutes it will be time to set the table.
Honey Lemon Baked Salmon with Sunflower Kale Salad
Wrapping the salmon in foil before cooking keeps all the honey seasoning on your plate instead of left in the pan!
Boston and bibb lettuce leaves are your best friends for wraps—they’re sturdy enough to hold fillings without tearing, yet still tender.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp Over Spinach
Fresh spinach is the best for wilting but frozen can be used in a pinch—either way this garlic shrimp is delectable.
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Cobb Salad
This recipe takes everyone’s favorite Cobb salad and gives it a coastal upgrade—proof that sometimes the best things in life can get even better!
This light and nourishing dish combines flaky white fish and hearty greens for a quick, flavorful meal.
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