# Summery Roasted Shrimp Entrees Qdoba is Offering Fire-Roasted Shrimp Three Ways for Summer 2017 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireroasted-shrimp References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/06/06/qdoba-serves-new-fire-roasted-shrimp-three-new-signature-dishes/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/qdoba/photos/a.10150707198629443.419745.32338694442/10155449360774443/?type=1&theater) To mark the start of the summer season, [Qdoba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-steak-burrito) is introducing Fire-Roasted Shrimp. Not only is the new ingredient available in the chain's signature tacos, but consumers can also enjoy the fresh seafood in two other entrees. As part of its [summer 2017 menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-crabfest-menu), Qdoba is offering Fire-Roasted Shrimp three ways. One of these shrimp-infused dishes is the Tropical Shrimp Tacos, which consist of warm tortillas filled with Fire-Roasted Shrimp, house-made pineapple pico, avocado salsa, shredded lettuce and crumbled cotija cheese. For those looking for something heartier, the [Surf & Turf Burrito Bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torched-bowls) features Fire-Roasted Shrimp over a bed of cilantro lime rice, mixed with grilled steak , black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and a fresh-made chimichurri sauce. On the lighter end, the Fire-Roasted Shrimp Salad features shrimp on a bed of crisp lettuce, pineapple pico de gallo, guacamole and cilantro lime dressing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fire-roasted Shrimp:** Opportunity for creating new seafood dishes using fire-roasted shrimp as a flavorful and unique ingredient. - **Tropical Shrimp Tacos:** Chance to innovate and offer customers tropical-inspired shrimp tacos with pineapple pico, avocado salsa, and cotija cheese. - **Surf & Turf Burrito Bowl:** Innovation potential in combining fire-roasted shrimp with grilled steak, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and fresh-made chimichurri sauce in a burrito bowl. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant/food Service:** Disruptive opportunity to introduce fire-roasted shrimp dishes and explore unique flavor combinations in the restaurant industry. - **Seafood:** Innovation potential in the seafood industry by showcasing fire-roasted shrimp as a versatile ingredient in various dishes. - **Fast Casual:** Opportunity to offer fire-roasted shrimp entrees in the fast casual sector and attract customers looking for fresh and flavorful options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Citrus Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancheros-chile-lime-shrimp.md) - [Southwest-Style Shrimp Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-shrimp-bowl.md) - [BBQ-Glazed Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-grilled-shrimp.md) - [Summer Mexican QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesada-burritos-tacos.md) - [Tropical Mango Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-shrimp-street-tacos.md) - [Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecracker-shrimp-tacos.md) - [Sweet Chili-Spiced Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-dragon-shrimp.md) - [Extra Spicy Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-shrimp.md) - [Authentic Mexican Corn Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mexican-street-corn.md)