# Spicy Shrimp Bites Popeyes' “Twisty” Wicked Shrimp Arrives with a New Dipping Sauce By Ell Smith | Published 2020-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-twisty-wicked-shrimp References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/11/03/popeyes-introduces-new-twisty-wicked-shrimp-with-new-smoky-garlic-tartar-sauce/) & [popeyeschicken](https://www.popeyeschicken.ca/) [Popeyes'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-2) “Twisty” Wicked Shrimp has arrived as the newest menu item, offering a twist on a bite-sized fan-favorite. With temperatures dropping, restaurants are introducing new menu items to re-ignite fans, giving them something to look forward to. This side order is the perfect example of that, as it arrives as part of the chain's [limited-edition menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchs-texas-chicken) that's sure to satisfy any cravings one might have. To achieve the flavor profile, Popeyes uses a hand blended combination of seasoning and spices, including salt, pepper, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, and sriracha. All of that is fried to offer a crispy finish. What's more is that this item arrives with a new [Smoky Garlic Tartar Sauce dipping sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-dips) Image Credit: Popeyes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Limited-edition Menu Items:** Restaurants introducing new menu items to re-ignite fans, offering a unique and exclusive dining experience. - **Flavor Innovation:** Development and blending of unique seasonings and spices to create exciting taste profiles, satisfying consumer cravings. - **Dipping Sauce Innovation:** Creating new and inventive dipping sauces to enhance the flavor and overall experience of menu items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** Opportunities for fast-food chains to introduce limited-edition menu items and attract new and existing customers. - **Food Manufacturing:** Development and production of innovative seasonings and spices for use in the food industry, catering to restaurants and consumer packaged goods. - **Condiment Manufacturing:** Opportunities for condiment manufacturers to create and supply new dipping sauces to restaurants and retail consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-New Wing Marinades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-2.md) - [Spiced Crispy QSR Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-1.md) - [Extra-Saucy Fried Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-saucin.md) - [QSR-Branded Signature Dipping Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-dipping-sauce.md) - [New Orleans-Inspired Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucin.md) - [Saucy Southern Fried Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-shrimp.md) - [Triple Shrimp Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-shrimp-trio.md) - [Spicy UK Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-3.md) - [Dipping-Friendly Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-dippers.md)