The Magnesium Benefits of Eating Seafood You Need to Know

BySouthstream Seafood

From heart-healthy omega-3s to a variety of essential vitamins and minerals, seafood provides nutrients that are important for all life-stages. And speaking of minerals in seafood, we’re focusing on one trace mineral that has a big impact in the body: magnesium.

Magnesium is a trace mineral, which means we don’t need large amounts of it. And you may be surprised to discover that magnesium is needed for more than 600 reactions in the body! Some of these roles include maintaining proper nerve and muscle function, assisting with DNA production, supporting a steady heartbeat, managing blood glucose, keeping bones strong and so much more. 

Additionally, magnesium is an electrolyte that works in tandem with calcium, potassium and sodium to help keep our hearts ticking seamlessly and our blood pressure in check. High or low levels of any of these will likely raise or lower other electrolytes. In fact, severe magnesium deficiency can cause hypocalcemia (low calcium) or hypokalemia (low potassium) levels.

Incorporating a variety of magnesium-rich foods like seafood, seeds, and nuts into the diet can provide these essential health benefits. For a more detailed exploration of the magnesium benefits of seafood, you can read the full article here.

Choose Southstream Seafoods

Southstream is committed to providing high-quality fish products that cater to the nutritional needs of hospitals and retirement homes. Our seafood selections are not only delicious but also packed with the essential nutrients that promote health and wellness. By choosing Southstream Seafoods, you can ensure that your patients and residents receive the best possible care through their diet. Our brands, including Frostmark™, Thorfish, and I&J, exemplify our dedication to quality and sustainability. Explore our range of products on our website and contact us at sales@southstream.com for more information.

This blog is based on information provided by DishonFish.

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6 Ways to Celebrate National Seafood Month the Right Way

6 Ways to Celebrate National Seafood Month the Right Way

BySouthstream Seafood
Alaskan Pollock Noodle Bowls. Source: Alaska Seafood.

October brings cooler temperatures and vibrant fall colors, but it also marks National Seafood Month—a time to reflect on the benefits of sustainable seafood. At Southstream Seafoods, we offer high-quality seafood to meet the needs of healthcare facilities, food distributors, and restaurants. Celebrate sustainable seafood and explore why choosing our products is the ideal choice for your health and business.

1. Understanding Sustainable Seafood

Quick and easy fish tacos. Source: Alaska Seafood.

Sustainable seafood means that fish are harvested responsibly, allowing populations to replenish naturally. At Southstream, our products are sourced from fisheries committed to preserving marine ecosystems. Additionally, these practices ensure that fisheries remain healthy and abundant for future generations. By introducing sustainable seafood, healthcare facilities, food distributors, and restaurants can support responsible sourcing while offering healthy dishes.

2. The Nutritional Benefits of Seafood

Teriyaki Fish Stir Fry with Pollock. Source: Alaska Seafood.

Seafood, like our premium Cape hake fillets, is packed with essential nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for heart, brain, and immune system health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people six months and older should incorporate seafood into their diet. However, nearly 90% of Americans fall short of this recommendation. At Southstream, we help bridge that gap by supplying high-quality seafood products, making it easy to create delicious meals that meet dietary needs.

3. Exploring Global Seafood Delights

Buttery Cracker Topped Alaska Cod. Source: Alaska Seafood.

Discover the culinary possibilities with Southstream’ premium seafood products. Our Nutaaq Cod and Cape Hake fillets bring delicious flavors to the table, allowing restaurants to craft dishes using premium seafood. By showcasing international seafood offerings, both healthcare facilities and distributors can satisfy the growing consumer demand for high-quality, sustainable, and diverse seafood options.

4. Seafood for Tailgating and Gatherings

Grilled Sliders with Avocado. Sourced: Alaska Seafood.

It is football season, and tailgate parties are a great opportunity to bring seafood to the table. From cod sliders to grilled haddock fillets, incorporating seafood into game-day dishes can provide a twist on the classics. Restaurants can introduce special game-day menus featuring seafood favorites, while food distributors can ensure their clients have access to crowd-pleasing seafood options for any gathering.

5. Planning Holiday Menus

Creamy Coconut Pollock Curry with Saffron Rice. Source: Alaska Seafood.

As the holidays approach, it’s time to reinvent traditional menus with the addition of sustainable seafood. Featuring premium pollock fillets to Cape Hake folded loins, businesses can provide festive dishes that appeal to diners looking for unique culinary experiences. At Southstream Seafoods, our wide range of products is designed to elevate any holiday menu with sustainable, flavorful options.

6. Embracing Simplicity

Harissa Alaska Cod Rice Bowls. Source: Alaska Seafood.

Preparing high-quality seafood doesn’t have to be complicated. Southstream delivers easy-to-prepare options like our haddock and cod fillets, which help create mouthwatering meals with minimal effort. Healthcare facilities and food distributors can highlight the convenience of preparing our products, making them ideal for busy kitchens while ensuring customers receive nutritious seafood meals.

Choose Southstream Seafoods

During National Seafood Month, we celebrate the many benefits of sustainable seafood for our health, our environment, and our communities. At Southstream Seafoods, we’re proud to provide the healthcare industry, food distributors, and restaurants with premium products like Atlantic cod, wild-caught pollock, and more. Our brands, including Frostmark™, Thorfish, and I&J, are a testament to our dedication to quality and sustainability. Explore our diverse range of seafood on our website and contact us for more information.

This blog is based on information provided by NOAA Fisheries.

Quick 20-Minute Lemon & Herb Cape Hake Recipe: Easy and Irresistible

Quick 20-Minute Lemon & Herb Cape Hake Recipe: Easy and Irresistible

BySouthstream Seafood
Source: Marine Stewardship Council. Get the recipe here.

Southstream Seafoods’ I&J Cape Hake is renowned for its delicate, flaky texture and mild, buttery flavor. This high-quality fish is ideal for various cooking techniques, from pan frying to grilling, and is an excellent source of lean protein, making it a nutritious addition to any menu.

Looking to enhance your menu with a flavorful and health-conscious option? Our Pan-Fried Lemon & Herb Cape Hake recipe is the perfect choice. This dish combines the crispiness of pan-fried hake with a zesty lemon-herb sauce, offering a delightful dining experience. It’s an excellent selection for food distributors, restaurants, and healthcare facilities, providing a delectable and nutritious meal that your clients will love.

Ingredients:

  • 200g Southstream’s I&J Cape Hake Fillets, skin on and deboned
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped spring onion
  • 60g butter
  • 1/2 lemon, pips removed
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 250g egg noodles

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Stir-Fry: In a frying pan, heat a small amount of butter over medium heat. Add chopped spring onions and mushrooms, cooking until soft, stirring occasionally.
  2. Season the Cape Hake: Season the Cape Hake fillets with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan, heat the remaining butter over medium heat and add the seasoned Cape Hake fillets, skin side down.
  3. Make the Cape Hake: Cook for 2–3 minutes until the skin starts to crisp. Add a bit more butter around each fillet and cook for another minute until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: In the same frying pan, add 30g of butter and let it melt gently over moderate heat. Once melted, squeeze in the lemon juice and add the chopped parsley, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the sauce over the Cape Hake fillets.
  5. Serve: Plate the pan-fried Cape Hake fillets with the egg noodle stir-fry on the side. Incorporate the frozen peas and stir until heated through. Season with paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Add the egg noodles, mixing everything together. Cook for 3–5 minutes, then set the stir-fry aside.

Choose Southstream Seafoods

At Southstream Seafoods, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood to meet the diverse needs of hospitals, retirement homes, and restaurants. Our brands, including Frostmark™, Thorfish, and I&J, are synonymous with excellence and sustainability. Explore our range of premium seafood products on our website or contact us at sales@southstream.com for more information.

This recipe is from Marine Stewardship Council: Pan-fried Lemon & Herb Cape Hake with Egg Noodle Stir-Fry.

NASEM Report Highlights Seafood’s Role in Child Development

NASEM Report Highlights Seafood’s Role in Child Development

BySouthstream Seafood

Southstream Seafoods is excited to share insights by Bailee Henderson from Food Safety Magazine, about the NASEM report, which provides access to critical information about seafood’s role in child development and the critical nutrients it provides. This extensive study marks a groundbreaking effort, highlighting the critical nature of the findings regarding the dietary habits of women and children. The report underscores the importance of nutrition, revealing that fish consumption among these groups falls significantly below the Dietary Guidelines recommendation of the advised twice-weekly intake. The NASEM report addresses nutritional benefits and mercury exposure concerns, which is a pivotal resource for policymakers and health professionals. For a deeper understanding, read Henderson’s article below.

A glimpse into the article:

Overall, the NASEM report findings show that most women of childbearing age, children, and adolescents do not consume the recommended amounts and types of seafood, and the report calls for strategies to support increasing consumption toward meeting recommendations. Although the committee found the existence of insufficient evidence suggesting a need to revise seafood consumption guidelines, the need to identify strategies to help individuals meet current guidelines is clear. The study also emphasizes the importance of a seafood diet in providing essential nutrients while minimizing exposure to toxins.

Eat More Fish—NASEM Concludes Study on Role of Seafood in Child Growth and Development

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has completed its study on “The Role of Seafood in Child Growth and Development,” fulfilling an October 2022 request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The research aimed to better understand the nutritional benefits of seafood consumption weighed against the health risks posed by toxic heavy metals and other contaminants present in seafood, specifically concerning pregnant/nursing women and children and the developmental/lifelong effects of exposure.  

According to NASEM, although seafood is an important source of key nutrients, it can also be a source of exposure to contaminants such as methylmercury; persistent pollutants like per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dioxins, and polychlorinated biphenyls; and microbiological hazards that may be detrimental to the growth and development of children. Still, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 (DGA) includes an overarching recommendation that all U.S. adults aim to consume at least 8 ounces (two servings) of seafood per week. Children are recommended to consume two servings per week proportional to the child’s total caloric intake, beginning at six months of age.

FDA’s Closer to Zero action plan was launched in April 2021 to reduce children’s exposure to four toxic heavy metals that can harm childhood development—arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury—and the action plan serves as the foundation for DGA seafood recommendations. The juxtaposition of nutritional benefits and toxicological risks associated with the consumption of seafood led the FDA to convene a committee to review the role of seafood in the diets of pregnant and lactating women and children, including adolescents, considering both the potentially detrimental components of seafood as well as those that are beneficial, to evaluate their respective, interacting, and complex roles in child development and lifelong health…

Want to learn more about the NASEM report, read this article by Bailee Henderson from Food Safety Magazine:  Eat More Fish—NASEM Concludes Study on Role of Seafood in Child Growth and Development

About the Author: Bailee Henderson is the Digital Editor of Food Safety Magazine. 

Why There Is Nutritional Value In Eating Seafood

Why There Is Nutritional Value In Eating Seafood

BySouthstream Seafood
Source: City of Hope.

Fish is an essential part of a balanced diet, and experts recommend consuming two servings of four ounces each, or one serving of eight ounces, per week. According to UnityPoint Health dietitian Miriam Troutner, including fish in your diet offers numerous health benefits, thanks in large part to the omega-3 fatty acids found in many fish species. At Southstream Seafoods, we offer high-quality options like cod, pollock, and haddock that are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients beneficial to your customers’ health.

The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

One of the standout features of these fish is their omega-3 fatty acid content. Omega-3s are essential fats that our bodies need but cannot produce on their own. They play a significant role in heart health by lowering triglycerides, reducing inflammation, and decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. This makes fish a crucial component of any diet, especially in healthcare settings where promoting heart health is a priority.

In addition to cardiovascular benefits, omega-3s support brain health and enhance eye function. These fish are also lower in mercury compared to other species, making them a safer choice for various consumers, including pregnant women and children.

Health Benefits for the Healthcare Sector

In the healthcare industry, providing patients with nutrient-dense meals is crucial for recovery and overall health. The high protein content in cod, pollock, and haddock helps maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults, while their low-fat content makes them an excellent choice for managing weight and cholesterol levels.

Choose Southstream Seafoods

At Southstream, we are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood to meet the nutritional needs of hospitals, retirement homes, and other institutions. Our brands, including Frostmark™, Thorfish, and I&J, stand for quality and sustainability. Explore our range of products on our website or contact us at sales@southstream.com for more information.

This information is referenced from an article provided by UnityPoint Health.

Celebrate Independence Day with this Quick & Easy Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

Celebrate Independence Day with this Quick & Easy Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

BySouthstream Seafood
Source: A Farmgirls Dabbles. Get the recipe here.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang by trying this delicious Firecracker Shrimp recipe! Made with high-quality domestic shrimp from Southstream Seafood, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you’re a food distributor, a healthcare facility, or a restaurant, this crowd-pleasing shrimp dish will elevate your menu.

Our premium domestic shrimp guarantees exceptional quality and freshness with every bite. Enjoy lightly-breaded fried shrimp coated in a sticky, irresistible sauce that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, firecracker shrimp is the perfect appetizer or a delightful entrée when paired with rice. Don’t miss out on making your Independence Day memorable with this tasty recipe.

Source: A Farmgirls Dabbles. Get the recipe here.

Ingredients

For the Firecracker Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
For the Shrimp:
  • 1 pound (21-25 per pound) Southstream’s raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional Garnishes:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Firecracker Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Season and Coat the Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt & pepper to taste. Whisk the flour and cornstarch together in a small bowl, then coat the shrimp in this mixture.
  3. Fry the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to just cover the surface. Beat the egg in a small bowl, then dip each shrimp in the egg to coat well. Once the oil is shimmering, transfer shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate lined with a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
  4. Coat the Shrimp in Sauce: Carefully wipe out the hot skillet, then place it back over medium-high heat. Pour the firecracker sauce into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Add the shrimp back into the skillet and fold with a spatula to thoroughly coat with the sauce. Season with a bit more salt and/or pepper, if needed.
  5. Serve: Serve firecracker shrimp immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped chives if desired. Enjoy over white rice or cilantro lime rice, with a side of super greens.

Choose Southstream Seafoods

At Southstream, we are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood to meet the nutritional needs of hospitals, retirement homes, and other institutions. Our brands, including Frostmark™, Thorfish, and I&J, stand for quality and sustainability. Explore our range of products on our website or contact us at sales@southstream.com for more information.

This recipe is from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles: Firecracker Shrimp.

Air Fryer Parmesan Cod: A Healthy and Easy Recipe for a Mouthwatering Meal

Air Fryer Parmesan Cod: A Healthy and Easy Recipe for a Mouthwatering Meal

BySouthstream Seafood
Source: The Recipe Critic. Get the recipe here.

Introducing a must-have for your menu: Air Fried Parmesan Cod featuring Southstream Seafoods’ premium frozen Alaskan Cod. This recipe is a game-changer, delivering a crispy, golden exterior and a tender, flaky inside that will delight your customers. Pair your Breaded Alaskan Cod with fresh lemon wedges, a crisp green salad, and homemade tartar sauce or garlic aioli.

This dish is perfect for food distributors, healthcare facilities, and restaurants looking to enhance their menus with a crowd-pleasing seafood option. Elevate your offerings with this irresistible dish that promises to captivate diners and keep them coming back for more.

Source: The Recipe Critic. Get the recipe here.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Southstream’s frozen Alaskan cod fillets
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Olive oil spray (if needed)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Cod: Start by salting and peppering the cod fillets to taste.
  2. Set Up Breading Stations: Create a breading station with three bowls.
    • Bowl 1: Add flour.
    • Bowl 2: Whisk together eggs and salt.
    • Bowl 3: Combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder.
  3. Bread the Cod:
    • First: Dip the cod in the flour, coating it lightly.
    • Second: Dip the flour-coated cod into the egg mixture.
    • Third: Coat the cod with the Panko mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  4. Air Fry the Cod:
    • Spray the bottom of your air fryer basket with olive oil.
    • Place the breaded cod fillets in the basket.
    • Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
    • Carefully flip the fish and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Choose Southstream Seafoods

At Southstream, we are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood to meet the nutritional needs of hospitals, retirement homes, and other institutions. Our brands, including Frostmark™, Thorfish, and I&J, stand for quality and sustainability. Explore our range of products on our website or contact us at sales@southstream.com for more information.

This recipe is from The Recipe Critic: Incredible Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Cod