Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil for all frying (no public allergen PDF; industry standard confirmed via gluten-free community reports noting dedicated fresh frying oil; butter base for boil sauces is low-PUFA). Across the 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Raw Oysters + Broccoli + Soda, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Red Potatoes (boiled) | 0.0g |
| Raw Oysters | 1.0g |
| Snow Crab Legs (1 lb, boiled) | 2.0g |
| Crawfish (1 lb, boiled) | 2.0g |
| Lobster Tail (boiled) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crab Cake Basket (fried) | 28.0g |
| Flounder Basket (fried) | 21.0g |
| Wings (fried, 6 pc) | 20.0g |
| Shrimp Basket (fried) | 19.0g |
| Catfish Basket (fried) | 17.0g |
Every Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar item, ranked
All 79 items we have for Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Red Potatoes (boiled) | 0.0g |
| Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Raw Oysters | 1.0g |
| Corn | 1.0g |
| Rice | 1.0g |
| Snow Crab Legs (1 lb, boiled) | 2.0g |
| Crawfish (1 lb, boiled) | 2.0g |
| Lobster Tail (boiled) | 2.0g |
| Dungeness Crab (1 lb, boiled) | 2.0g |
| Cajun Butter Sauce (per serving) | 2.0g |
| Garlic Butter Sauce (per serving) | 2.0g |
| Classic Pina Colada | 2.0g |
| Ramen Noodles | 2.0g |
| Mini Boil - Clams | 2.0g |
| Sausage Side | 2.0g |
| Mini Boil - Shrimp | 2.0g |
| Mini Boil - Crawfish | 2.0g |
| Noodles | 2.0g |
| Shrimp (1 lb, boiled) | 3.0g |
| Lobster Party Boil | 3.0g |
| Crack & Peel Boil | 3.0g |
| Shell Shocker Boil | 3.0g |
| Lobster Bisque | 3.0g |
| The Perfect Storm Boil | 3.0g |
| The Reel Catch Boil | 3.0g |
| Clam Chowder | 3.0g |
| The Cajun Boil | 3.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 4.0g |
| Garlic Breadsticks | 4.0g |
| Seafood Combo (Snow Crab + Shrimp, boiled) | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g |
| Crabmeat Salad | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Salad | 5.0g |
| Crab Dip (appetizer) | 6.0g |
| Seafood Spaghetti Marinara | 6.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo | 7.0g |
| Cajun Shrimp Alfredo | 7.0g |
| Fries | 7.0g |
| Oyster Basket (fried) | 8.0g |
| Popcorn Shrimp (appetizer) | 8.0g |
| Fried Calamari (appetizer) | 8.0g |
| Wings - Plain with Cajun Sauce | 8.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 8.0g |
| Fries with Crabmeat | 8.0g |
| Wings - Plain with Buffalo Sauce | 8.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| Crabmeat Roll | 8.0g |
| Hush Puppies (6 pc) | 9.0g |
| Coconut Shrimp (appetizer) | 9.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 10.0g |
| Crab Bites | 10.0g |
| Cajun Fries | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 11.0g |
| Wings - Breaded with Buffalo | 11.0g |
| Popcorn Shrimp | 11.0g |
| Wing Basket | 11.0g |
| Shrimp Basket | 11.0g |
| Wings - Breaded with Cajun | 11.0g |
| Wings - Breaded with Lemon Pepper | 11.0g |
| Fried Calamari | 11.0g |
| Wings - Breaded with BBQ | 11.0g |
| Shrimp Po'Boy | 12.0g |
| Chicken Tender Salad | 12.0g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 12.0g |
| Oyster Basket | 12.0g |
| Chicken Po'Boy | 12.0g |
| Catfish Basket | 13.0g |
| Flounder Basket | 13.0g |
| Catfish Po'Boy | 14.0g |
| Flounder Po'Boy | 14.0g |
| Cajun Fish Sandwich (fried) | 15.0g |
| Cajun Shrimp Po'Boy | 16.0g |
| Catfish Basket (fried) | 17.0g |
| Shrimp Basket (fried) | 19.0g |
| Wings (fried, 6 pc) | 20.0g |
| Flounder Basket (fried) | 21.0g |
| Crab Cake Basket (fried) | 28.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil for all frying (no public allergen PDF; industry standard confirmed via gluten-free community reports noting dedicated fresh frying oil; butter base for boil sauces is low-PUFA). Across the 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil for all frying (no public allergen PDF; industry standard confirmed via gluten-free community reports noting dedicated fresh frying oil; butter base for boil sauces is low-PUFA). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar cooks with soybean/vegetable oil for all frying (no public allergen PDF; industry standard confirmed via gluten-free community reports noting dedicated fresh frying oil; butter base for boil sauces is low-PUFA), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar cooks with soybean/vegetable oil for all frying (no public allergen PDF; industry standard confirmed via gluten-free community reports noting dedicated fresh frying oil; butter base for boil sauces is low-PUFA), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar?
Red Potatoes (boiled) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar?
Crab Cake Basket (fried) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, at an estimated 28.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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