Double Crunch Shrimp
This dish features a generous portion of large, crispy shrimp that are battered and fried to a golden brown “double crunch” texture. The standard dinner platter is served with cocktail sauce, a lemon wedge, and traditionally comes with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Price
Prices fluctuate by location and order type (e.g., Dine-in vs. Delivery).
- Dinner Platter: Typically ranges from $17.49 – $18.99.
- Special Add-on: Applebee’s frequently runs a promotion where you can add a “Dozen Double Crunch Shrimp” to any steak entrée for just $1.00.
- All You Can Eat: When available as a limited-time offer, it is often priced around $15.99.
Calories
The total calorie count depends heavily on the sides included:
- Overall Platter (with Fries & Slaw): Approximately 1,150 – 1,170 calories.
- Shrimp Only (serving of ~206g): Approximately 665 calories.
Ingredients
While the exact batter recipe is proprietary, the core components are:
- Main: Large tail-on shrimp.
- Batter/Breading: A wheat-based flour mixture, cornstarch, leavening agents (for the “crunch”), and seasonings including garlic powder and onion powder.
- Frying Oil: Highly refined soybean oil.
- Cocktail Sauce: Horseradish, tomato paste, vinegar, and spices.
Nutrition
Estimated values for the shrimp portion only (approx. 206g):
| Metric | Value |
| Total Calories | 665 kcal |
| Total Fat | 39g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 177mg |
| Sodium | 1,726mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 53g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g |
| Sugars | 2g |
| Protein | 25g |
Allergens
Based on Applebee’s standard allergen guide, this menu item contains:
- Shellfish: Shrimp.
- Wheat / Gluten: From the breading/batter.
- Soy: From the frying oil and batter ingredients.
- Egg/Milk: Often present in the batter wash or processed in the same facility.
- Cross-Contamination Warning: Since the shrimp are deep-fried, they share fryer oil with items containing fish and chicken.
