The Red Lobster Cedar-Plank Seafood Event is the latest menu lineup from the restaurant brand that will offer a taste of summer with an artisan-style twist.
The menu consists of five seafood dishes in total with three new ones including the Cedar-Plank Lobster and Shrimp, Cedar-Plank Colossal Shrimp and Salmon and the Cedar-Plank Surf and Turf. As the name suggests, each of the dishes have the seafood components prepared on cedar planks to impart a woody flavor, which is a common practice amongst avid barbecuers.
The Red Lobster Cedar-Plank Seafood Event also includes a new specialty cocktail called the Jack & Coke ‘O Nut, which is a frozen blend of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey along with piña colada mix, blue curaçao and Coke.
Wooden Plank-Prepared Seafood
The Red Lobster Cedar-Plank Seafood Event Includes Three New Dishes
Trend Themes
1. Cedar-plank Cooking - Opportunity for restaurants to explore the trend of using cedar planks to prepare seafood and impart a unique flavor.
2. Artisan-style Menu - Restaurants can create menu offerings with an artisan twist to provide customers with a unique dining experience.
3. Frozen Specialty Cocktails - Opportunity for bars and restaurants to create innovative frozen cocktails like the Jack & Coke 'O Nut.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Restaurants can incorporate cedar-plank cooking and artisan-style menus to attract food enthusiasts.
2. Bar - Bars can explore the trend of creating unique frozen specialty cocktails like the Jack & Coke 'O Nut.
3. Seafood - Seafood industry can explore cedar-plank cooking as a method to enhance the flavor profile of their products.