$8.49 | 440 Calories
This side dish consists of a classic, fluffy baked potato generously topped with a portion of lump crab meat (typically Snow or Bairdi crab) mixed into a rich and creamy sauce. It is an indulgent way to upgrade a standard side.
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💰 Price
The price for the Crab-Topped Baked Potato is generally around $5.00 to $8.49 when ordered as a side or an addition to an entrée. Note: Prices vary by location and if it is offered as a premium side.
🔥 Calories
The listed calorie count for the Crab-Topped Baked Potato is approximately 420-440 CALS.
🍽️ Ingredients (Key Components)
- Baked Potato: A whole, oven-baked potato.
- Crab Topping: Lump crab meat (Snow or Bairdi), butter, cream/dairy base, and seasonings (may include lemon juice/zest, herbs, and salt).
📊 Nutrition Table (Approximate Values)
Based on available nutritional information, here is an estimated breakdown for 1 serving of the Crab-Topped Baked Potato (approx. 420-440 calories):
| Nutrient | Value | % Daily Value (DV) |
| Calories | 420-440 CALS | 21-22% |
| Total Fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 2240 mg | 97% |
| Total Carbs | 62 g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Sugars | 5 g | – |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% |
⚠️ Allergens List ✅
Based on the key ingredients (crab, creamy sauce, and potato), the main potential allergens are:
| Allergen | Presence ✅ | Notes |
| Shellfish (Crab) | ✅ | Main ingredient: lump crab meat. |
| Milk (Dairy) | ✅ | Present in the creamy sauce and potentially in the baked potato preparation (butter/cream). |
| Soy | Possible | May be present in butter, cream base, or seasoning blends. |
| Gluten/Wheat | Low Risk | Generally, potatoes and the sauce base are gluten-free, but cross-contamination is possible, and certain thickeners in the sauce might contain wheat. |
FAQs
❓ Is the Crab-Topped Baked Potato always on the menu?
Answer: Not always. It is usually offered as a new or special item, often during Red Lobster’s Crabfest. It may only be available for a short time, so it’s best to check your local restaurant’s current menu.
❓ Can I add this crab topping to other foods, not just a baked potato?
Answer: Yes! Red Lobster often lets you add the crab topping to other sides, like mashed potatoes or asparagus. You can sometimes add it to main dishes too, like steak or salmon (“Oscar” style).
❓ How is the Crab-Topped Baked Potato different from the Creamy Lobster Baked Potato?
Answer: Both are upgraded baked potatoes. The Crab-Topped version uses lump crab meat in a creamy sauce. The Creamy Lobster version uses lobster meat in a rich, buttery lobster sauce, so it tastes a little different and often richer.
❓ Is the sodium level in this dish very high?
Answer: Yes. One Crab-Topped Baked Potato has about 2,240 mg of sodium, which is close to the highest amount health experts recommend for a whole day.
❓ Does the baked potato still come with butter and sour cream?
Answer: When you choose the Crab-Topped version, the potato mainly comes with the crab and creamy sauce on top. A regular baked potato comes plain or with optional toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, or bacon, but the crab topping replaces those usual toppings.
