Americans have a hearty appetite for seafood, and it’s easy to see why.

But the way thatchain restaurants prepare seafoodcan turn a wholesome meal into an unhealthy option.

Red Lobster Admiral’s Feast

This mealat Red Lobster is truly a feast.

fried shrimp

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It’s best to skip this fish taco and make your own at home."

“The burger contains a day’s worth of calories just on one plate.

It’s best to avoid this burger and grab a baked fish with veggies as an option.”

red lobster admirals feast

Red Lobster

“A lot of people love bang bang shrimp, however, it’s not a very nutritious option.

A better option is to choose sashimi instead.”

“Pasta lovers may choose shrimp scampi as their favorite option at seafood restaurants.

long john silvers baja fish taco

Long John Silvers

attempt to make a lighter sauce at home yourself or ask for a tomato sauce instead.”

captain d seafood kitchen supreme sampler

Captain D’s Seafood

legal sea foods tuna burger

DoorDash

bonefish grill bang bang shrimp tacos

Bonefish Grill

joe’s crab shack stuffed flounder

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eddie v’s kung pao calamari

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McCormick & Schmick’s Classic Shrimp Scampi

McCormick & Schmick’s