# Chip-Coated Shrimp Dishes Red Lobster's Menu Now Includes Cape Cod Potato Chip-Crusted Shrimp By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-dishes References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/06/2017-lobster-shrimp-summerfest-menu-at-red-lobster-features-potato-chip-crusted-shrimp.html) & [redlobster](https://www.redlobster.ca/news-press/2017/06/02/red-lobster-celebrates-lobster-shrimp-summerfest) There are a variety of shrimp dishes that can be enjoyed at [Red Lobster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-salt-vinegar-shrimp), but the newest one will appeal to those with a taste for something new. As part of the expansion of its [Lobster & Shrimp Summerfest menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-seafood-offerings), Red Lobster is introducing new items for the 2017 season, including a Coastal Lobster and Shrimp dish, which is made up of "kettle chip-crusted shrimp" that's served with a green onion dip, grilled wild-caught red shrimp, barbecue sauce, grilled lobster tail, rice, grilled zucchini and squash. Similarly, the Cape Cod Shrimp and Chips is another new dish on the menu that will also serve a variation on the Cape Cod kettle chip-crusted shrimp, which is also paired with a green onion dip, fries and coleslaw. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 42% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Chip-coated Dishes:** Restaurants experiment with using chips as a coating for a variety of dishes. - **Seafood Innovations:** Seafood restaurants are constantly finding new ways to re-invent classic dishes. - **Summer Menus:** Restaurants refresh their menus for summer with seasonal and limited-time offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurants:** Restaurants could experiment with using chips as coatings for different types of dishes, from seafood to chicken. - **Food Manufacturing:** There's potential for new partnerships between chip manufacturers and seafood companies to make new products. - **Hospitality/tourism:** Summer promotions and new menu items can attract customers to coastal restaurants and tourist destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tangy Salted Vinegar Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-salt-vinegar-shrimp.md) - [Crispy Fried Seafood Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-lobster-shrimp-stack.md) - [Savory Biscuit-Breaded Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bay-shrimp.md) - [BBQ-Glazed Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-grilled-shrimp.md) - [Crunchy Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-shrimp.md) - [Triple Shrimp Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-shrimp-trio.md) - [Cheesy Crab-Topped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crabby-cheese-fries.md) - [Street Corn Shrimp Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-your-way-special.md) - [Southwest-Style Shrimp Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-shrimp-bowl.md)