Looking for family-friendly ways to offer seafood? 
Try one of these ideas!
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• Start with mild-flavored fish. Some fish has a milder flavor than others. Start by offering tilapia or sole. These milder options tend to go over better with children.
• Don't let it dry out. Whitefish like flounder and sole are easy to overcook. Poaching is an easy way to keep fish moist.
  > Try this recipe from Health eKitchen: Poached fish
• Watch for bones. Nothing turns a kid against fish faster than an unexpected “crunch!” And bones can be a choking hazard, too.
  > Shellfish, like shrimp, are naturally bone-free. Save money and buy it frozen. Save time and purchase options labeled "peeled and deveined."
  > Cod, salmon, tilapia, and flounder fillets might have some bones. Their bones are pretty easy to find and pick out.
  > Take a little extra time to cut up or flake fish after it’s cooked. Check carefully for bones before you serve.
  > Try this recipe from Health eKitchen: Fish Sticks With Yogurt Sauce
• Just add dips! Some kids won’t go near seafood without something to dunk it in! Cut fish into bite-sized chunks. Offer them with ketchup, low-fat ranch, tartar sauce, or any other sauces your kids love.
• Use canned tuna or salmon for quick and easy no-recipe meal ideas:
  > Add to a cheese quesadilla.
  > Mix with light mayonnaise and pickle relish. Then spread on whole grain bread or tortilla.
  > Combine with salad greens.
  > Top off your favorite baked pasta or noodle dish.
• Search Health eKitchen for more seafood recipes! You can start with these cooking videos.
  - Fish Tacos
  - Salmon Cakes
  - One Pan White Fish With Veggies
  - Sheet Pan Salmon
  - Find even more great seafood recipes at www.seafoodnutrition.org/recipes/ 

This PDF shows which seafood is best while you are pregnant and breastfeeding, and for young children. It also shows which seafood to avoid. 

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What does 4 ounces look like?

This is about the size of a deck of cards.