Joe's Crab Shack Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Steamed Broccoli | 1.0g PUFA |
| Corn on the Cob (buttered) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Clam Chowder | 4.0g PUFA |
| Classic Steampot (Snow Crab) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Classic Steampot (Shrimp) | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Fish & Chips | 24.0g PUFA |
| Fried Shrimp Basket | 22.0g PUFA |
| Coconut Shrimp | 20.0g PUFA |
| Fried Clam Strips | 19.0g PUFA |
| Popcorn Shrimp | 18.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Joe's Crab Shack use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Joe's Crab Shack cooks with: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter for steamed/boiled items. Across the 22 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Joe's Crab Shack cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter for steamed/boiled items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Joe's Crab Shack?
Steamed Broccoli is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Joe's Crab Shack, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Joe's Crab Shack?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Joe's Crab Shack, at an estimated 24.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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