# Southwest-Style Shrimp Bowls Red Lobster Has Just Added a New Southwest Shrimp Bowl By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-shrimp-bowl References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/red-lobster-adds-new-southwest-shrimp-bowl-and-new-crispy-dragon-calamari/)  Red Lobster is once again giving consumers delicious new ways to enjoy shrimp with the launch of its new Southwest Shrimp Bowl. Perfect for those who enjoy their seafood with a bit of heat, the new Southwest Shrimp Bowl features a delicious medley of Southwestern ingredients. The new dish starts with a bed of orzo rice and spring mix topped with [zesty grilled shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancheros-chile-lime-shrimp), a jalapeno-ranch drizzle, crunchy tortilla strips, pico de gallo, and sour cream. If squid is more your speed, you can skip the new Southwest Shrimp Bowl and instead try the new Crispy Dragon Calamari. This flavorful appetizer features [crispy-fried calamari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-shrimp) tossed in a sweet and lightly spicy chili sauce. Both new dishes are available now. Image Credit: Red Lobster ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 19% - 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 - **Southwest-style Shrimp Bowls:** The trend of Southwest-style shrimp bowls presents an opportunity for restaurants to offer a spicy twist on seafood dishes. - **Grilled Shrimp with Jalapeno-ranch Drizzle:** The trend of grilled shrimp with jalapeno-ranch drizzle creates an opportunity for condiment manufacturers to develop unique spicy sauces for seafood. - **Crispy Dragon Calamari:** The trend of crispy dragon calamari introduces an opportunity for food manufacturers to create innovative, flavorful coatings for fried seafood. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant:** The restaurant industry can take advantage of the trend of Southwest-style shrimp bowls by incorporating similar spicy seafood bowls into their menus. - **Condiments:** The condiment industry has an opportunity to cater to the trend of grilled shrimp with jalapeno-ranch drizzle by developing and marketing spicy sauces specifically for seafood. - **Food Manufacturing:** The food manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of crispy dragon calamari by creating new and unique coatings for fried calamari, offering enhanced flavors and textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Chili-Spiced Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-dragon-shrimp.md) - [Triple Shrimp Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-shrimp-trio.md) - [BBQ-Glazed Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-grilled-shrimp.md) - [Street Corn Shrimp Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-your-way-special.md) - [Customizable Restaurant Seafood Boils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-seafood-boils.md) - [Crispy Fried Seafood Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-lobster-shrimp-stack.md) - [Tequila-Infused Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-lime-shrimp.md) - [Seasonal Caribbean Shrimp Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-shrimp-bowl.md) - [Tangy Salted Vinegar Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-salt-vinegar-shrimp.md)