What summertime means to me is stepping away from the oven and creating meals that are of a lighter fare. I don’t know about you, but standing over a hot stove top and oven for hours on end to make a meal for my family is far from my cup of tea!

So to steer clear of the baking and frying, I turn to Crab Classic and Lobster Classic. The foods are fully-cooked and ready to eat right out of the package, which makes meal prep a breeze! Plus, they are a great source of protein, too!

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What I love most is that Crab Classic is gluten-free! It is also fat-free and certified by the American Heart Association as heart healthy. The best part is Crab Classic foods are affordable and offer great value for family feeding.

There are so many meals and snacks that I make with Crab Classic during the summer months. Below are two of my family’s favorite summer seafood recipes: Lobster Tomato Alfredo Pasta and Simple Crab Dip.

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Summer Seafood Recipes

Simple Sweet Crab Dip 

Ingredients:

• 1 box round crackers of choice
• 1 pack Crab Classic imitation crab meat
• 1 bottle sweet red pepper sauce
• 2 8oz. packs organic cream cheese

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Instructions:

Cut crab meat into small chunks. In a bowl, add crab meat and cream cheese. Using a flattened spoon, add small portions of sauce and mix until thoroughly blended. (*Note: you can add the amount of sauce to you’re the consistency of dip you desire – just ensure that it’s still spreadable and thick enough not to be ‘runny’).

Dip can be served immediately, or covered and placed in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.

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Summer Seafood Recipes

Summer Seafood Recipes

Lobster Tomato Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 1lb jar tomato Alfredo sauce
• 2 packs Lobster Classic imitation lobster meat
• 1 1lb. box gluten-free pasta of choice (spaghetti, angel hair, or linguine).
• 1 small jar marinated sun dried tomatoes
• 2 tsp. lemon juice (more to taste)
• 2 tsp. garlic powder (more to taste)
• Salt and pepper
• Parmesan cheese and parsley (optional)

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Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Once drained, add sauce, tomatoes, lobster, lemon juice, and garlic powder to pot. Next, sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to blend. Serve warm topped with Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley if desired.

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Summer Seafood Recipes

Crab Classic and Lobster Classic are certified by the MSC as a sustainably sourced seafood. To learn more and where to buy, visit the Crab Classic website. You can also connect with Crab Classic on Facebook.

Summer Seafood Recipes