Popeyes re-launches its breaded shrimp offering The Louisiana-style fried chicken franchise also offers its version of the popular “surf and turf” combo.

Coinciding with Holy Week, the Popeyes chain returns with its shrimp offer, for a limited time, called The Shrimp Tackle Box.

This combo includes eight butterfly-cut shrimp, marinated in a combination of authentic Louisiana spices and breaded for a traditional Southern crispy exterior, along with a biscuit and a choice of side. Its sale price is $6.49.

“This seafood option is craved by customers, which is why it is one of the favorite menu items of the season. There are not many fast food restaurants that offer seafood in Puerto Rico, but we also put our characteristic stamp of Louisiana on it,” said Eduardo Zuniga, vice president of operations for Popeyes in Puerto Rico.

He noted that support for this seasonal item is so strong, loyal fans have made Popeyes the “almost number one” quick-service restaurant for shrimp sales. This, according to September 2021 data that measures the sale of shrimp in the United States. “Not bad for a brand known for its fried chicken,” said Zuniga.

This seasonal combo is now available in restaurants throughout the island, located in Carolina (two restaurants), Ponce, Mayagüez (University Plaza and in front of the Mayagüez Mall), Caguas (Las Catalinas and near Walmart), Santa Isabel, Trujillo Alto , Dorado, Hatillo, Santurce, Cupey, Levittown, Bayamon (Rexville and in front of Plaza del Sol), Roosevelt Avenue and Plaza Las Americas.

For those customers who crave a craving for the sea, but still want Popeyes’ signature fried chicken, the franchise also has a unique surf and turf combo (“Sur-n-Turf”).

Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes has more than 45 years of culinary history and tradition. The company is distinguished by a unique New Orleans-style menu with an emphasis on spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional dishes. It is one of the world’s largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains, with more than 3,700 locations in the United States and globally.