Why Serve Salmon Now?
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Why Serve Salmon Now? The foodservice industry has recently faced many challenges, and Chicken of the Sea is here to help you innovate a successful path forward! Here’s how: Take-out Options: The growing surge of take-out, Wellness wave: Consumers who are tiring of traditional carside, and delivery calls for new menus that pack and burgers in fast food drive-through will welcome a hold. Salmon wraps, salads, or sandwich entrees are easy seafood swap, such as the Grilled Alaska Salmon Burger. to prep on demand and travel well. You can optimize Today more than ever, consumers are taking steps to sales by promoting one for now, one for later. Did you protect their health. High in protein and omega-3s, low know? At least 3 out of 10 customers will order more in saturated fat, salmon hits the mark. Did you know? 4 food when doing takeout.[1] out of 10 consumers believe salmon is a healthier choice than meat.[2] Grab’n’go: The same convenience that positions your menu for take-out can support your grab’n’go, as Comfort Foods: Comfort foods are making a consumers practice distancing around their meals. comeback these days![3] America’s favorite fish, salmon is a prized ingredient for classic salmon loaf, salmon quiche, Order Upsells: Have you tried the salmon upsell? Even salmon bisque, and more. It’s a delectable add-in for mac for an ordinary salad, you can offer add-ons like 2.5 oz and cheese, too! flavored salmon pouches in tempting flavors, such as smoked salmon, lemon pepper, barbeque, and more. Convenience: Shelf-stable and available in easy- Salmon pouches are a popular standalone snack, too! open, no-drain pouches, salmon is the superstar of labor-saving convenience for your foodservice kitchen. It’s immune from meat shortages, so you can count on reliable inventory. For recipe inspiration, visit Our parent company, Thai Union, is ranked the chickenofthesea.com/foodservice. #1 Company in the Food Products Industry! Roll back the expenses and roll in the Back-to-Back 2018 & 2019 Leader in Sustainability business with Chicken of the Sea salmon. Our entire team is here to help you! Talk with your sales expert, or give us a call at (844) 267-8862. [1] Technomic. Take-out & Off-Premise Consumer Trend Report. [2] Technomic. Center of the Plate: Seafood & Vegetarian Trend Report. [3] Wall Street Journal. Comfort Foods Make a Comeback in the Coronavirus Age. 4/24/20. ©2020 Chicken of the Sea International Try these recipes Spinach Strawberry Grilled Alaska Smoked Salmon Wrap Salmon Salad with Salmon Burgers SERVINGS: 12 Poppy Seed Dressing SERVINGS: 24 Ingredients SERVINGS: 12 Ingredients 2/3 c cream cheese, softened Ingredients 1 1 (64 oz) can Chicken of the ½ c slaw dressing ½ cup white vinegar Sea® Pink Salmon ½ c mayonnaise ¼ cup sugar 6 eggs, slightly beaten 40 oz Chicken of the Sea® Smoked ½ tsp salt 1½ cups finely chopped onion Salmon, patted dry (drained weight) ½ tsp ground black pepper 1½ cups thick barbecue sauce 48 1/16 slices ripe tomato 2 tbsp poppy seeds 6 cups fresh bread crumbs 6 cups mixed salad greens, ½ cup salad oil 24 slices cheese, if desired chopped 6 cups fresh strawberries 24 hamburger buns or rolls 2¼ lb fresh baby spinach Directions Directions ½ cup pumpkin seeds 1. Combine cream cheese, slaw ® 1. Drain salmon thoroughly, squeezing 40 oz Chicken of the Sea Premium dressing, and mayonnaise to make out excess moisture. Wild-Caught Pink Salmon sandwich spread. Chill. 2. In bowl, flake salmon with fork. Directions 2. Warm tortillas, then spread a #24 3. Add egg, onion, barbecue sauce scoop of sandwich spread on each. 1. Combine white vinegar, sugar, salt, and bread crumbs. 3. Evenly distribute and gently press black pepper, poppy seeds, and 4. Blend thoroughly until mixture is 2½ oz smoked salmon into spread. salad oil to make the dressing. almost smooth. 4. Evenly distribute ½ c chopped salad 2. Wash, trim, and quarter strawberries. 5. Divide and form mixture into greens over salmon. Place 4 slices of 3. Toss spinach and strawberries with 4 patties. tomato, 2x2, on the salad greens. dressing. 6. Place on spray-coated or oiled 5. Roll each wrap pinwheel style in 4. To garnish each salad on demand: pre-heated grill or broiler pan about sandwich paper. Sprinkle 1⁄4 cup of strawberries and 4 to 5 inches from flame. 6. Cut diagonally and serve with pumpkin seeds and 2.5-oz (drained 7. Cook patties about 4 minutes on fresh fruit. weight) salmon over salad. each side, or until lightly browned, 5. Serving ideas: Add pumpernickel turning gently. croutons; replace pumpkin seeds 8. Add cheese slices, if desired. with toasted pecans. 9. Serve on buns or rolls. Ride the Wellness Wave! Low in saturated fat and rich in omega-3s and protein. www.chickenofthesea.com/foodservice www.tunaversity.com for culinary inspiration & recipes. for trend-tracking, free CE, and toolkits..