# Springtime QSR Seafood Menus These Smashburger Seafood Menu Items are Arriving for Lent Season By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-seafood-menu-items References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/smashburger-launches-big-shrimp-rolls-and-crispy-shrimp-baskets/) & [smashburger](https://smashburger.com)  These new [Smashburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-smash-menu) seafood menu items have been announced for Lent to help customers abstain from meat this winter and into spring without having to leave flavor behind. The menu items come in four varieties including the Big Shrimp Roll, the Scorchin' Big Shrimp Roll, Shrimp Basket and the Scorchin' Shrimp Basket. The various menu items thus feature a [crispy, crunchy texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-shrimp) with ample shrimp to satisfy cravings, while the option for spicy fare will work well for avid fans of hot spices and sauces. The new Smashburger seafood menu items are arriving starting February 10, 2026 with prices starting at $9.99, but will only be on offer for a limited time. The menu items will help the brand to stay relevant amongst consumers who [observe Lent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenten-season) to encourage them to continue patronizing their nearest location. Image Credit: Smashburger ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 65% - 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 - **Seasonal Menu Alignment:** Retail menus timed to religious and seasonal observances are enabling brands to capture short-term demand spikes with themed offerings that refresh customer engagement. - **Flavor-forward Seafood:** Bold spice profiles and textural contrasts in seafood dishes are redefining consumer expectations for non-meat menu items and elevating shrimp as a flavor vehicle rather than a niche choice. - **Limited-time Relevance:** Temporary product launches are being used as a competitive lever to maintain brand relevance and test new concepts without long-term menu commitments. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants:** QSR operators are positioned to leverage seasonal seafood offerings to attract observant and flavor-seeking diners while experimenting with pricing and format innovations. - **Seafood Supply Chain:** Suppliers and distributors face pressure to provide scalable, consistent shrimp products that support short-run promotions and heightened quality demands. - **Food Innovation and Alternatives:** Companies developing plant-based seafood analogs and spice-centric coatings may shift market dynamics by offering scalable, year-round alternatives that mimic the texture and spice profiles of authentic shrimp dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Smash Burger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-smash-burgers.md) - [Hybrid Burger-Inspired Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-burger-taco.md) - [Korean Cuisine QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-kshack-menu.md) - [Limited-Time Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchs-texas-chicken.md) - [Indulgent Wintertime Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bacon-smasher.md) - [Laidback Restaurant Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashed-burgers.md) - [Frozen Shrimp Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-shrimp.md) - [Springtime Shrimp Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-john-silvers-shrimp-menu.md) - [Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-smash-menu.md)