Red Lobster Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter — Price & Calories 2026
Price: $29.99 | 1250 Calories
Red Lobster Walt's Favourite Shrimp Platter
Red Lobster Walt’s Favorite Shrimp 2026 is one of the most iconic and longest running shrimp preparations on the entire Red Lobster menu, known for its hand battered, deep fried shrimp finished with a sweet glaze. Named after Red Lobster’s co-founder, this dish has remained a fan favorite for decades and is available as one of the shrimp style options on the Shrimp Your Way menu.
At 620 calories per single portion, Walt’s Favorite Shrimp is one of the more indulgent shrimp styles available, reflecting both the hand-battered fried preparation and the sweet glaze coating. The combination of crispy texture and sweet flavor makes this dish stand out from the more savory or spicy shrimp options on the menu.
This shrimp style is most commonly ordered as part of the Shrimp Your Way Choose Two, Choose Three, or Choose Four combos, where it can be paired with other shrimp preparations such as Garlic Shrimp Scampi or Grilled Shrimp for a varied plate.
Why Walt's Favorite Shrimp Remains Popular
The sweet glaze on Walt’s Favorite Shrimp creates a flavor profile similar to a sweet and savory glazed dish, which appeals to diners who enjoy contrast in their meals. The hand-battered preparation also gives this shrimp a different texture compared to the lighter breading used on other crispy shrimp options.
Long time Red Lobster diners often specifically request Walt’s Favorite Shrimp when building their Shrimp Your Way combo, as it has been part of the menu for many years and has a loyal following among regular guests.
What's Included With Walt's Favorite Shrimp
When selected as part of a Shrimp Your Way combo, Walt’s Favorite Shrimp is served alongside the other selected shrimp styles, a choice of side, and warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Nutrition Table (Per Serving)
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Sodium (mg) | Sugar (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Walt’s Favourite Shrimp |
1250 |
24 |
68 |
28 |
3 |
2730 |
13 |
4 |
What Is Red Lobster Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter?
Red Lobster Walt’s Favorite Shrimp Platter is the Hot Platters version of the most iconic shrimp item on the Red Lobster menu.
The platter features a large sharing portion of hand-breaded butterflied jumbo shrimp, golden-fried and served with Red Lobster’s house-made cocktail sauce.
At $29.99 and 1,250 calories, it is the most affordable hot platter on the Red Lobster Hot Platters Menu and the lowest-calorie platter option available.
Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter Price
The current price for Red Lobster Walt’s Favorite Shrimp Platter is $29.99.
On the Hot Platters Menu, it is the most affordable option sitting below the Mozzarella Sticks Platter at $23.99 only if ordered separately, and below the Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp Platter at $35.99 and the Crispy Dragon Shrimp Platter at $48.99.
Prices may vary slightly depending on location.
What Makes Walt's Favorite Shrimp Unique Among Hot Platters
The Walt’s Favorite Shrimp Platter is the only Hot Platter at Red Lobster built entirely around a single hand-breaded, fried shrimp preparation.
The Crispy Dragon Shrimp Platter features a sauced preparation. The Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp Platter features a sweetened coconut breading. The Mozzarella Sticks Platter is entirely non-shrimp.
Walt’s Favorite Shrimp Platter delivers the classic hand-breaded fried shrimp experience in the largest format available on the entire Red Lobster menu making it the definitive choice for groups who want traditional fried shrimp without sauce glazes or specialty coatings.
Allergen Information
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Wheat (Hand-Breading — direct gluten source), Eggs (Breading Batter)
The cocktail sauce served alongside may contain soy.
This item is not suitable for individuals with shellfish allergies, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or egg allergies. Cross-contamination with other allergens is possible in Red Lobster’s shared kitchen environment. Guests with food allergies should inform their server before placing an order.
Gluten Information
Red Lobster Walt’s Favorite Shrimp Platter is not gluten-free.
The hand-breading used on every shrimp in this platter contains wheat flour as a primary ingredient and is a direct source of gluten.
No gluten-free version of this platter is available at Red Lobster restaurant locations.
Availability
Red Lobster Walt’s Favorite Shrimp Platter is available on the Hot Platters Menu at participating Red Lobster locations.
The platter is available for dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup through the Red Lobster website or app.
Delivery availability through platforms such as DoorDash varies by location. For official ordering, visit redlobster.com.