Red Lobster Walts Favorite Shrimp 2026: Price, Calories and Menu Guide
Quick Answer: Walts Favorite Shrimp is Red Lobster’s classic fried shrimp entree. The To Go entree listing shows $16.99 and 520 calories. It comes hand breaded, butterflied and lightly fried, served with cocktail sauce and a choice of one side. To Go entrees come with two warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Prices vary by location, so confirm the price in the Red Lobster app before you order.
What Is Walts Favorite Shrimp?
Walts Favorite Shrimp is one of the oldest shrimp dishes on the Red Lobster menu. The shrimp are butterflied, which means each shrimp is cut open and flattened before breading. This gives the shrimp a wide shape and a crisp coating. The kitchen fries the shrimp until the coating turns golden.
The dish keeps things simple. It does not use a heavy sauce or a spice blend. It relies on the crisp breading, the shrimp inside and the cocktail sauce on the side. That simple style is why it shows up in so many other dishes on the menu.
Walts Favorite Shrimp Price and Calories
| Version | Price shown on redlobster.com | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Entree, To Go | $16.99 | 520 |
| Add to Any Meal portion | $8.49 | 260 |
The entree price comes from the official To Go entree listing. The official site asks you to select a location to see local pricing, so treat $16.99 as the figure for the listing checked, not as a fixed national dine in price. Prices vary by location.
The add on portion costs less because it is a smaller serving with no side and no biscuits. It appears under Biscuits and Extras on the official ordering menu as a way to add shrimp to any meal. Do not mix the two prices. The entree is the full meal. The add on is an extra portion.
What Comes With the Entree
The entree comes with cocktail sauce and a choice of one side. To Go orders add two warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Dine in meals also come with biscuits with qualifying meals.
Side choices on the official listing include Orzo Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Broccoli, French Fries, Hush Puppies and salads. Some sides add a small charge. The nutrition note on the official page says the calorie count covers fixed sides, condiments and dipping sauces, but not side choices. Your total changes with the side you pick.
How Walts Favorite Shrimp Compares to Other Shrimp
| Shrimp dish | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Walts Favorite Shrimp | Fried, breaded, with cocktail sauce | Classic fried shrimp fans |
| Garlic Shrimp Scampi | Oven broiled in garlic butter sauce | Lighter, non fried shrimp |
| Grilled Shrimp | Grilled with garlic glaze | Lowest calorie shrimp option |
| Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp | Coconut breaded, with pina colada sauce | Sweet and crisp shrimp |
| Popcorn Shrimp | Small bite size fried shrimp | Sharing or kids |
Walts Favorite Shrimp sits in the middle of the shrimp range. It has more calories than grilled or scampi shrimp because of the breading and frying. It has fewer calories than the coconut shrimp in most servings. If you want the fried shrimp taste without the heaviest plate, pair it with broccoli, coleslaw or a side salad.
Where Walts Favorite Shrimp Shows Up on the Menu
Walts Favorite Shrimp is more than a standalone entree. It also appears inside three bigger items:
- Endless Shrimp. Walts Favorite Shrimp is one of the six Endless Shrimp flavors. See the Endless Shrimp 2026 guide for the full lineup, rules and price.
- Admiral’s Feast. The feast pairs Walts Favorite Shrimp with flounder, clam strips and bay scallops.
- Ultimate Feast. The Ultimate Feast pairs Walts Favorite Shrimp with a Maine lobster tail, snow crab and garlic shrimp scampi. See the Ultimate Feast guide for the full plate.
This is why the dish matters for search and for readers. Many visitors land on a feast page and want to know what the shrimp on that plate tastes like. This page answers that question.
Tips to Get the Best Value
- Compare the entree with Endless Shrimp when that promo runs. Endless Shrimp costs $24.99 at most locations and lets you reorder shrimp flavors, including Walts Favorite Shrimp.
- Use the add on portion to upgrade a cheaper entree. Adding Walts Favorite Shrimp to a grilled fish plate costs less than ordering the full entree on its own.
- Pick a no charge side to hold the total down. Broccoli, coleslaw and mashed potatoes add no side surcharge on the official listing.
- Check the Red Lobster deals page before you order. Weekday and limited time offers change often.
- Join Red Lobster Nation for member offers. See the Red Lobster Nation rewards guide for how points work.
Is Walts Favorite Shrimp Gluten Free?
No. The shrimp are breaded, so the dish is not gluten free. Shrimp itself has no gluten, but the breading does. If you need a gluten free shrimp option, ask for grilled shrimp or garlic shrimp scampi and confirm the prep with your server. See the Red Lobster gluten free menu guide for safe picks.
Shrimp is shellfish. If you have a shellfish allergy, skip this dish. If you have a wheat allergy, ask about the breading and about cross contact in the fryer. Check the official allergen guide before you order. See the Red Lobster allergens guide for the full list.
FAQs
How much is Walts Favorite Shrimp at Red Lobster?
The To Go entree listing shows $16.99. Prices vary by location. Confirm the price in the Red Lobster app for your restaurant.
How many calories are in Walts Favorite Shrimp?
The entree has 520 calories. The smaller Add to Any Meal portion has 260 calories. Side choices change the total.
What comes with Walts Favorite Shrimp?
The entree comes with cocktail sauce and a choice of one side. To Go orders add two warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Is Walts Favorite Shrimp part of Endless Shrimp?
Yes. Walts Favorite Shrimp is one of the six Endless Shrimp flavors. You can reorder it while the Endless Shrimp promo runs.
Is Walts Favorite Shrimp fried or grilled?
It is fried. The shrimp are hand breaded, butterflied and lightly fried. For a grilled option, order grilled shrimp instead.
Is Walts Favorite Shrimp gluten free?
No. The breading contains gluten. Grilled shrimp is the safer pick for a gluten free meal. Confirm prep with your server.
What sauce comes with Walts Favorite Shrimp?
It comes with cocktail sauce. Ask your server about other sauces if you want a swap.
Can I add Walts Favorite Shrimp to another meal?
Yes. The official ordering menu lists a smaller Walts Favorite Shrimp portion under Add to Any Meal for $8.49 and 260 calories.
Related Guides
- Red Lobster Shrimp Menu with Prices
- Red Lobster Endless Shrimp 2026
- Red Lobster Ultimate Feast
- Red Lobster Menu with Prices
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Prices vary by location. Confirm the price and calories in the Red Lobster app before you order.
