# Cayenne-Coated Seafood The New Nashville Hot Fish Dish Puts a Spicy Twist on Fast Food Seafood By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-fish References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/04/captain-ds-debuts-new-nashville-hot-fish.html) & [captainds](http://www.captainds.com/menu/promotion/) Following in the footsteps of [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hot-chicken), Captain D's is introducing a new Tennessee-inspired dish called '[Nashville](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lees-famous) Hot Fish.' Nashville hot chicken is a Southern specialty that involves coating chicken in a paste spiced with cayenne pepper. This tasty seafood dish draws inspiration from the Nashville specialty by adding the same coating to a piece of Southern-Style White Fish. The new Nashville Hot Fish dish is the latest permanent addition to the Captain D's menu. The dish consists of Southern-Style White Fish coated in a piquant blend of cayenne-based spices. The dish is served on crisp bread and then topped with pickle slices. Customers can also choose two sides and a serving of hushpuppies for just $4.99. The new seafood meal meets the growing demand for dishes inspired by the popular Nashville specialty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cayenne-coated Seafood:** Adding spicy coatings to seafood dishes creates a unique and flavorful dining experience. - **Southern-inspired Fast Food:** Incorporating regional flavors into fast food menus gives customers a taste of authentic local cuisine. - **Affordable Seafood Meals:** Offering seafood meals at affordable prices appeals to cost-conscious consumers looking for value and variety in their dining options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore incorporating regional flavors and spices into their menus to attract a wider customer base. - **Seafood Restaurants:** Seafood restaurants can introduce new and innovative dishes that cater to customers' preferences for bold and spicy flavors. - **Convenience and Quick-service Restaurants:** Convenience and quick-service restaurants can offer affordable seafood meal options to provide customers with more diverse choices while on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cajun-Spiced Catfish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-catfish-sandwich-combo.md) - [Panko-Breaded QSR Fish Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-jumbo-fish-tenders.md) - [Saucy Cayenne-Spiced Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lees-famous.md) - [Spicy Southern Cuisine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-nashville-hot-fish-sandwich.md) - [Nashville Hot Poké Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-chicken-bowl.md) - [Spicy Fried Fish Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franks-redhot-and-harry-ramsdens.md) - [Extensive Hot Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-chicken-menu.md) - [Crunchy Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-shrimp.md) - [Spicy Southern Cuisine Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franks-redhot-nashville-hot-seasoning.md)