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Baked Fish


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1/3 lb. Fish, cooked (not breaded)
1 1/2 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp. Margarine, melted
3 Tbsp. Chicken broth or water, hot
1 1/2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place fish, lemon juice, margarine and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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THICKENUP® Pureed Seafood Recipe 1 of 5

Breaded Fish


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1 fillet (approx. 2 oz.) Breaded Fish Fillet, cooked
1/2 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. Water, hot
1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place fish, lemon juice, margarine and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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THICKENUP® Pureed Seafood Recipe 2 of 5
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Crab Cakes


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
2 Crab Cakes, cooked, per serving
1 Tbsp. Chicken stock or water, hot
1/2 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 1/4 tsp. Margarine, melted
1 tsp. THICKENUP®
2 Tbsp. White Sauce, optional (for garnish)

Preparation:
1. Place crab cakes, lemon juice, margarine and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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THICKENUP® Pureed Seafood Recipe 3 of 5
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Seafood Marinara


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
3 oz. Seafood, cooked*
1/2 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. Chicken broth or water, hot
1 tsp. THICKENUP®
1/4 cup Marinara sauce, hot
Pureed Pasta

Preparation:
1. Place seafood, lemon juice, margarine and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Top with marinara sauce and serve with 1/2 cup pureed pasta.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

* Any combination of shrimp (peeled and deveined), scallops, crabmeat and fish.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Tuna and Noodle Casserole


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1 cup Tuna and Noodle Casserole, cooked
2 Tbsp. Water
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place tuna noodle casserole and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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