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Del Taco debuts LTO Beer Battered Shrimp

Del Taco Restaurants Inc has launched its Beer Battered Shrimp available for a limited time during the Lenten season.

February 8, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants Inc has launched its Beer Battered Shrimp available for a limited time during the Lenten season. A version of the shrimp is featured in the Crispy Shrimp Taco, Del Fuego Shrimp Taco and Epic Surf & Turf Burrito, according to a company press release. Del Taco has also introduced a spicy twist on shrimp this year with the addition of the new Del Fuego sauce made from cayenne and red pepper.

"With our delicious beer battered shrimp and fish offerings, guests don’t have to give up Del Taco during Lent. In fact, the return of our crispy shrimp is a much-anticipated event that our fans look forward to every year," said John Cappasola, executive vice president and chief brand officer. "Del Taco is committed to serving fresh food at an unbeatable value, and you won't find quality seafood at this price point anywhere else. Plus, we've made this fan favorite even more flavorful with our new beer battered shrimp recipe and spicy Del Fuego sauce."

The new seafood menu features the following items:

• Beer Battered Shrimp Taco — Shrimp coated with beer batter and topped with cabbage chopped pico de gallo salsa and Del Taco's secret sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with a lime wedge.
• Del Fuego Shrimp Taco — Shrimp coated with beer batter with Del Taco's new spicy Del Fuego sauce, cabbage and chopped pico de gallo salsa, wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with a lime wedge.
• Epic Surf & Turf Burrito — Ten Beer Battered Shrimp, 1.5 ounces of grilled Carne Asada Steak, lime rice, cabbage, Del Fuego sauce and chopped pico de gallo salsa, wrapped in an oversized flour tortilla.
• Beer Battered Fish Taco — Alaskan Pollock fillet in a beer batter, cabbage, Del Taco's secret sauce and pico de gallo salsa, wrapped in two warm corn tortillas and served with a lime wedge.

For a limited time guests can purchase two Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos or two Del Fuego Shrimp Tacos for $4.50, as well as two original Beer Battered Fish Tacos for $4. Price and participation may vary by location. Additionally, through Feb. 14, Del Taco invites guests to receive a free medium drink with the purchase of any Epic Burrito, including the Epic Surf & Turf Burrito featuring both Del Taco's new Beer Battered Shrimp and Del Fuego sauce.