What to Order at Red Lobster for High Cholesterol

Seafood is a natural fit for a heart-smart meal — the trick at Red Lobster is choosing grilled over fried and buttered, and being disciplined about the Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

What to look for

The saturated-fat load comes from fried seafood, butter/cream sauces, cheese, and the biscuits. Lean on grilled or broiled fish and shrimp, vegetables, and a light hand with butter.

Heart-smart picks

• Grilled or broiled salmon, trout, or other fresh fish — heart-friendly, especially the fatty fish.

• Grilled shrimp skewers (not fried/scampi-buttered) with vegetables.

• Steamed broccoli or a garden salad (dressing on the side) instead of fries or loaded potatoes.

• Wild-caught fish, simply grilled, with a lemon instead of butter sauce.

Solid runners-up

• A grilled seafood + veggie plate, sauce on the side.

• Peel-and-eat shrimp with a vegetable side.

What to skip

• Fried platters (fried shrimp, fish, "Ultimate Feast" fried components).

• Butter/cream/scampi sauces poured on, and cheese-topped dishes.

• Cheddar Bay Biscuits on repeat — cap it at one.

Quick tips

Say grilled or broiled, ask for butter/sauce on the side (or just lemon), make your side vegetables, and hold the biscuit basket. Seafood makes this one of the easier menus for your heart.

Grilled, not fried — every time. Forage tells you the best thing to order for your heart at Red Lobster or anywhere, and remembers your good calls. Join the waitlist.

Forage and this guide offer general wellness guidance, not medical advice. Nutrition varies by location and portion — confirm with the restaurant, and talk to your doctor about your diet.