What oil does Joe's Crab Shack fry in?
Joe's Crab Shack fries in soybean and canola oil.
In detail: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter for steamed/boiled items.
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Build my orderJoe's Crab Shack at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.6 g average per item, 98 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Joe's Crab Shack
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 |
|---|---|
| Peel 'n Eat Shrimp | 2.0g |
| New England Clam Chowder | 2.0g |
| Lobster Bisque | 2.0g |
| Snow Crab Bucket | 2.0g |
| Dungeness Crab Bucket | 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 Joe's Crab Shack 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 Joe's Crab Shack fry in?
Joe's Crab Shack fries in soybean and canola oil. In detail: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter for steamed/boiled items.
Does Joe's Crab Shack use seed oils?
Yes. Joe's Crab Shack fries in soybean and canola oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Joe's Crab Shack use beef tallow?
No. Joe's Crab Shack fries in soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Joe's Crab Shack use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Joe's Crab Shack fries in soybean and canola oil. 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 Joe's Crab Shack?
Joe's House Salad (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Joe's Garden Salad (3.0 g) and Broiled Seafood Platter (4.0 g).
Which Joe's Crab Shack item has the most seed oil?
Fish & Chips, at about 24.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.