Back-to-school season calls for convenient meal ideas that work with busy family schedules. One freezer staple can go a long way, especially when it can be transformed into everything from a weeknight dinner to an after-school snack or easy appetizer.
Just Shrimp Shrimp Nuggets are a new nutritious and versatile protein option available at Harris Teeter. Made with North American coastal shrimp, they provide 12 grams of protein from 100% real shrimp per serving. They are prepared with simple ingredients, including wheat flour, eggs and spices, with no artificial additives, flavors, colors, fillers or preservatives.
You can prepare the nuggets in the air fryer, oven or on the stovetop, making them a convenient protein staple for effortless meals the whole family can enjoy. Look for the 12-ounce packages in the frozen seafood aisle at Harris Teeter, then try one of these three easy ideas.
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Nugget Tacos
First up is an easy weeknight dinner: sheet-pan shrimp nugget tacos. Pair the shrimp nuggets with colorful bell peppers and onions, then serve everything in warm tortillas with pico de gallo and cilantro-lime crema. It is a family-friendly meal that feels fresh and flavorful while keeping prep and cleanup simple.
After-School Shrimp Snack Board
Just Shrimp Shrimp Nuggets are poppable, dippable and ideal for snacking. For a more satisfying after-school snack, pair protein with fiber. This combination can help kids feel satisfied without spoiling their appetite for dinner.
To build your board, add cooked shrimp nuggets along with a colorful selection of fresh fruit and vegetables. Complete it with cocktail sauce and sweet chili sauce for dipping. Try grapes or berries for fruit and cucumber slices, mini bell peppers or carrot sticks for vegetables. The snack-board presentation makes it fun for kids to mix, match and choose what they enjoy.
Sweet Chili Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Finally, turn the shrimp nuggets into sweet chili shrimp lettuce cups for an easy appetizer. Serve them in crisp butter lettuce with shredded carrot, green onion, chopped peanuts and fresh lime. They are colorful, flavorful and easy for guests to pick up and enjoy at parties, family gatherings or fall game days.
Whether you need a family-friendly dinner, a satisfying after-school snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these shrimp nuggets make it easy to create something delicious in minutes. Find Just Shrimp Shrimp Nuggets in the frozen seafood aisle at Harris Teeter.
