Lent season is here, so we’ve crafted a few easy Lent shopping tips that include options like seafood staples, plant-based foods, and conveniently quick meals. While it’s a good thing to add more seafood to your diet during this time, we’ve also included foods you may not have considered to try before. Try adding a few of these foods to your Lent meals to keep them exciting, fresh, and healthy.

Crab Classic Imitation Crab Meat

Amazing in salads, dips, and they make the perfect snack.
Bring the out the flavor by preparing it with a squeeze of fresh lime and crispy vegetables.
Use it as a base for an imitation crab ceviche with fresh lime juice, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Lobster Tails From Our Full-Service Seafood Counter
Great on the grill, steamed, and in pasta dishes.
Pairs well with roasted potatoes, hearty vegetables, and of course melted butter.

Full Circle Market Alaskan Sockeye Salmon

Perfect for salmon salads, sautéing, and in baked dishes.
Pairs well with fresh spring vegetables, rice pilafs, and leafy salads.
These fillets are deliciously light and crispy in our Air Fryer Slammin’ Salmon Bites recipe.

Shop Seafood Offerings

Did you know that all Stater Bros. Markets with a full-service seafood counter can season and steam your fish fillets, shellfish, and lobster tails for free? We also have free take home microwave bags to steam at home!
Just ask the next you stop by!

Try Plant-Based for Lent

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Full Circle Market Organic Garbanzo Beans

A good source of protein; use in salads, soups, or in a curry.
Garbanzo beans work well with a with a variety of herbs and spices like cumin, chilies, and cilantro.
They’re a flavorful filling in our Vegan Chipotle Garbanzo Bean and Avocado Oven Taquitos.

House Foods Extra Firm Organic Tofu

Tofu works wonderfully in a variety of recipes because it can be cooked in many ways; it works well in stir fries, in sandwiches, and as an overall meat substitute.
Tofu can adapt to pretty much any flavor and it’s full of protein while being low in calories.
Try making this easy and flavorful Shredded Tofu Wrap!

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Fresh, Hand-Crafted Sushi

This one doesn’t need much explaining, it’s delicious sushi made fresh everyday!
You’ll find a variety options like rainbow rolls, California rolls, and even plant-based sushi. Sushi options may change daily, so stop by soon and check out what’s available that day.

Crav'n Flavor Frozen Pizza and Snacks

Crav’n Flavor has a great selection of meat-free pizza and frozen snacks.
Some of our favorites are the white spinach pizza and the vegetable pot stickers!
*Pro-Tip: Make the veggie pot stickers in an air fryer to get them extra crispy.

Lent season is the perfect time to try new, exciting, and healthy foods to your family’s meals. If you’re inspired to try something new, tag us on any social channel and share what you’ve cooked up!