About this dish
The Coconut Shrimp sits in the Appetizers section of the Red Lobster menu. Hand-breaded shrimp fried with coconut and served with pina-colada sauce.
At $11.99, this dish lands above the appetizers average across the chains MenuDive tracks. It is also flagged as a brand callout: Fan favorite. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Red Lobster is a seafood chain founded in 1968 and currently operates more than 600 across north america. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Red Lobster, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Red Lobster menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Appetizers category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Red Lobster
- Calamari Fritti — $12.49, 760 cal