Grab This Dollar Tree Canned Seafood For Cheap High-Protein Eats

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Dollar Tree is riddled with hidden gems that you're probably overlooking. Amongst Dollar Tree's many vital canned goods is nestled a high-protein can of seafood that stands out in taste and price. The Pampa smoked oysters in sunflower oil are a protein-packed product with a gourmet taste. Featuring delicate yet meaty smoked oysters and lightly cooked, pickled onions, carrots, and a big chili pepper, this tin supplies a delicious and healthy snack for the low price of $1.25 per 3-ounce can at Dollar Tree. That's a great deal considering that Walmart sells a 2-pack of 3-ounce canned Pampa smoked oysters for a whopping $8.99, 3 bucks more per can than Dollar Tree!

We aren't the only fans of the Pampa smoked oysters, as they've also received rave reviews on Reddit. One review stated, "The oysters were lightly smoked, tender, and worked well with the veggies, which weren't mushy at all. For a buck, you can't go wrong!" While some customers complained that the vegetables took up the majority of the space in each can, another Reddit user thought "the vegetables make it taste soooo much better than regular canned oysters." Indeed, the slightly sweet carrots, spicy chili pepper, and aromatic onions really bring depth to each can and are a tasty, crunchy accompaniment to contrast the meaty, smoky oysters.

These oysters and the veggies that accompany them are ready to eat right out of the can. And they will taste delicious over a crispy cracker or a piece of toast. Some Redditors recommend draining some of the oil and adding a splash of lemon juice or red wine vinegar to balance the oiliness and bring a zingy pop to the smoky, savory notes of the oysters and vegetables. They'd also taste great dipped in hot mustard.

Of course, you can make more of a meal out of canned oysters by incorporating them into more elaborate recipes. A cheesy oyster dip would be the perfect way to elevate these smoky, savory canned oysters; drain and chop the oysters and veggies before blending them with cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. In fact, Dollar Tree has a diverse line of spices to supply your next cooking endeavor. The flavorful canning oil for these smoky oysters is also useful as a pasta sauce. You can blend the oil with some nice extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese to drizzle over the oysters and freshly cooked pasta. Other ways to use canned oysters include turning them into oyster cakes or fritters, adding them to a creamy seafood chowder, and blending them into an umami-rich salad dressing. They'd also taste great folded into an egg scramble or frittata.