What oil does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar fry in?
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: 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).
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Build my orderHook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.4 g average per item, 79 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Raw Oysters | 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 |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar fry in?
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: 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).
Does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar use seed oils?
Yes. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar use beef tallow?
No. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar?
Crabmeat Salad (5.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Shrimp Salad (5.0 g) and Seafood Spaghetti Marinara (6.0 g).
Which Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar item has the most seed oil?
Crab Cake Basket (fried), at about 28.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.