Seafood-Savvy Snacking

Current market conditions make this summer an opportune time to redefine seafood’s role in your foodservice menu. As Supermarket Perimeter notes, this year’s production fluctuations have positioned seafood as a “shining star” for protein options worldwide. 

Catch this current wave with snack-friendly recipes that embrace today’s grab-and-go eating patterns.

Roll up a fast favorite

With New England’s celebrated lobster roll sandwiches going more and more mainstream, diners are ready for seafood-forward sandwich options. As the most traditional of “brown bag” lunch options, sandwiches are an excellent on-the-go choice to add to your menu. 

Our OLD BAY® Tuna Roll captures that authentic New England flavor with OLD BAY® seasoning and wild caught tuna. While you’re stocking up on sandwich ideas, be sure to check out our Tuna Croissant Sandwich and Salmon Egg Salad Sandwich for classic deli options that deliver plenty of protein.

Gulf inspiration on the go

Chefs are increasingly taking seafood ideas from global cooking traditions. Whether it’s beachfront ceviche, the ubiquitous West Coast fish tacos or more upscale, Michelin-starred fare, Mexican seafood is having its moment. 

Our Yellowfin Tuna Tacos, Salmon Burrito Bowls or Tuna and Pepper Jack Enchiladas can add seafood zest and Mexican flair to your menu all summer long.

Open up a new menu “vertical”

As seen in Restaurant Business, appetizer towers are going up on restaurant menus everywhere you look. Stacked, shareable arrangements like these are a great way to add excitement to your foodservice. 

Build your own seafood skyscraper with snackable finger foods like our Salmon Banh Mi Taquitos or Spicy Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms. Mini burgers, like our Sweet Chili Salmon Sliders are another great tower option to take your menu to new heights.

Mediterranean sensations

This year’s seafood surge comes with a renewed focus on shrimp as a star protein. Restaurant Business has spotted shrimp in some of the season’s trending Mediterranean dishes, giving menu planners a new look at this seafood staple.

Chicken of the Sea offers plenty of opportunities to add Mediterranean flavors to your foodservice. Check out the recipe for trendy Pistachio Pesto Tuna Pasta or spice up snack time with Tuna Tapenade Bruschetta with Crispy Salami. For those looking to keep up with the tinned fish craze, try our Mediterranean Sardine Salad.

Explore more snack ideas from your seafood source

The Chicken of the Sea foodservice recipe collection matches your favorite responsibly caught seafood products with flavorful and on-trend recipe ideas crafted with the needs of foodservice professionals in mind. Click through and serve yourself some fresh inspiration. To learn more about how Chicken of the Sea can help you achieve foodservice success, drop in on our dedicated foodservice page.