What oil does Red Lobster fry in?
Red Lobster cooks with Soybean oil (frying); butter (grilled/broiled); shortening blend (biscuits).
BMedium Risk — 7.0g avg PUFA/item across 96 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Red Lobster
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g PUFA |
| Clam Chowder (cup) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Mango Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Classic Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why 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 Red Lobster report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.