# Crispy Seafood Platters Ihop Has a New Crispy Fish Platter for the Lenten Season By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-fish-platter References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/03/09/ihop-adds-new-crispy-fish-and-shrimp-platters-for-2023-seafood-season/)  While IHOP is best known for its delicious breakfast dishes, the pancake chain might just be your new go-to lunch destination thanks to the launch of the new Crispy Shrimp Platter and the new Crispy Fish Platter. Perfect for the [Lenten season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-old-country-store), both of the new menu items offer a seafood tasty alternative to meat. The new Crispy Fish Platter features a crispy breaded fish fillet paired with French fries, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge. Similarly, the Crispy Shrimp Platter features crispy battered shrimp, a side of French fries, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge. Both of the new seafood platters are available now from participating IHOP locations nationwide for just a limited time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seafood Alternative:** Restaurants can create menu items that offer a seafood alternative to meat options, especially during the Lenten season. - **Limited Time Offer:** Introducing new menu items as limited time offers can create buzz and encourage customers to try something new. - **Crispy Food Trend:** Creating crispy versions of popular menu items such as fish and shrimp can appeal to customers who enjoy texture with their food. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can create seafood platters as a healthy alternative for customers who want an option besides meat. - **Casual Dining:** Casual dining restaurants can offer seafood platters as a limited time offer to attract customers who want to try something new and exciting. - **Seafood Restaurants:** Seafood restaurants can capitalize on the crispy food trend by offering crispy versions of their seafood dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR-Backed Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-2.md) - [Elevated Diner Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-menu.md) - [Seasonal Springtime Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-fry-menu.md) - [Limited-Time Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchs-texas-chicken.md) - [Springtime QSR Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-seafood-menu-items.md) - [Crunchy Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-shrimp.md) - [Southern-Style Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hook-line-southern-menu1.md) - [Saucy Seafood Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-ranch-shrimp-po-boy.md) - [Authentic Seasonal Seafood Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-chips-combo.md)