With classes back in session, (soon, if not already!) families are looking to return to school-day routines and the busy schedule of afternoon events. For mom, this time of the year is more of a “New Year” than perhaps January 1st! The kids have new classes, new teachers, possibly even new schools, and it is a chance for moms to start new (or re-implement old) traditions to make the family function smoother.

When schedules become busy, one of the first challenges for mom is what to feed the hungry herd of children running off the bus who are ready for an afternoon snack. A great way to keep them happy is by skipping the sugary snacks and, instead, serving growing students a high protein mini-meal that will keep them full longer.

Slider sandwiches stuffed with crispy SeaPak Tilapia Tenders are the perfect solution. Topped with fresh green lettuce and a juicy slice of tomato, this snack is packed with flavor. If the crew prefers a shrimp slider, SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp can easily be swapped out for Tilapia Tenders to provide the same delicious hand-held nibble on-the-go. SeaPak Popcorn Fish even make a great substitution… the possibilities are endless!

Check out these recipes below for our favorite slider recipes. They will make moms New Year after-school routine something worth looking forward to!

Tilapia Sliders
1 (14 oz) package SeaPak Tilapia Tenders
1 package slider buns
Your favorite condiments: cheese, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, etc

Preheat oven to 425F. Place the frozen tilapia tenders on a baking sheet and bake according to the package instructions. Slice each roll in half to create a top and bottom bun. Place one fully cooked tilapia tender on the bottom-half of each bun. Top with cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce, as desired.

Popcorn Sliders
1 package SeaPak Popcorn Fish or Popcorn Shrimp
1 package slider buns
Lettuce and Tomato
Tartar sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. pickle relish

Preheat oven to 425F. Place the Popcorn Fish or Shrimp on a baking sheet and bake according to the package instructions. Slice each roll in half to create a top and bottom bun. Place 4 pieces of seafood on the bottom half of each bun. Add cheese, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce or other condiments as desired.

Congratulations to the twelve randomly selected winners of SeaPak’s Kodak Playtouch Video Camera giveaway!

It was great to hear about how your family celebrates family night and we are excited to try some of your ideas.

The twelve winners will be notified via email. They are:

S. White
B. Stonewall
P. Demoss
J. Barrett
B. Langmaid
J. Stowasser
C.Christian
D. Smith
C. Bradford
C. Pimentel
M. Rooney
P. Gray

One of the most popular recipes we heard from you was the Fiesta Shrimp Tacos… and we couldn’t agree more! With juicy shrimp, savory cheese, and spicy salsa your family will surely be back for a second helping.

Be sure to visit our blog again for more fun ways to win and delicious ideas for shrimp and seafood. Happy Monday!

Fiesta Shrimp Tacos
2 (12 oz) packages SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp
8-10 flour tortillas, heated according to package directions
14 oz bag cole slaw mix
8 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large tomato, diced
2 cans sliced black olives
Lime wedges, if desired

Sauce:
8 oz sour cream
1 oz packet ranch dressing mix
1.25 oz packet taco season
Milk, as needed to thin

BAKE shrimp according to package directions.

COMBINE sauce ingredients, adding taco seasoning to taste. Thin sauce if needed with 1-2 tablespoons of milk.

SPREAD a tablespoon of sauce over each warm tortilla, shredded cabbage, cheese, tomato and olives. Top with cooked shrimp. Serve with lime wedges if desired.