# Nacho Chip-Covered Seafood The Vulgar Chef's Doritos Crusted Shrimp Makes an Interesting Appetizer By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crusted-shrimp References: [thevulgarchef](http://thevulgarchef.com/2015/01/doritos-crusted-shrimp/) You are probably more familiar with herb, coconut, garlic or even panko crusted shrimp, but as per usual The Vulgar Chef does things differently. Incorporating two yummy snacks, his [Doritos Crusted Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-doritos) is an ideal appetizer or snack for watching football in the next few weeks. Whether it's a little something you make for yourself at home, or something you serve to guests at your place or elsewhere, this experimental dish won't be forgotten. Made by [coating shrimp in flour, egg wash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-cho-tm) and Doritos chips, the shrimp is an unusual but savory take on a classic appetizer. It could also serve as inspiration for other [chip-coated seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-squid-snack) in the event you feel really adventurous (and hungry). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Chip-covered Seafood:** Incorporating chips as a coating for seafood is a potential disruptive innovation for the snack food industry. - **Unconventional Appetizers:** The trend of creating unconventional appetizers like the Doritos Crusted Shrimp provides an opportunity for innovative dishes in the food and hospitality industry. - **Hybrid Snacks:** Combining multiple snack items, like Doritos and shrimp, presents an opportunity for novelty products in the snack food industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food:** Incorporating unconventional coatings for seafood can create new snack food products for the market. - **Food and Hospitality:** Unconventional appetizers like the Doritos Crusted Shrimp can provide innovative dishes for restaurants and caterers. - **Seafood:** Creating chip-coated seafood dishes can attract a new customer base for seafood markets and restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tangy Salted Vinegar Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-salt-vinegar-shrimp.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Chip Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-notchos.md) - [Imitation Crabstick Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacks.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Seafood Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-infused-shrimp-chips.md) - [Umami Shrimp Chip Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calbee-shrimp-chips.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-shrimp-tacos.md) - [Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texmex-sombreros.md) - [Seafood-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fritolays-shaketoba-corn-chips.md) - [Savory Biscuit-Breaded Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bay-shrimp.md)