leader Kurt Hankins In 1992, Red Lobster introduced its now famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits, developed by culinary leader Kurt Hankins.

Red Lobster said Crispy Dragon Shrimp is “savory, crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet, mildly spicy chili sauce.” That's not all. Red Lobster also has a new lineup of Casamigos margaritas - the Watermelon Mint 'Rita, Spicy Pineapple Margarita and Casa Colada 'Rita - for $10 each.

PepsiCo beverages served at Red Lobster restaurants include Pepsi, Mtn Dew, Stubborn craft soda, bubly sparkling water, Lifewatr, Tropicana, lemonade and agua fresca.

One of the key reasons for the sale was that Red Lobster's sales were trending in the wrong direction. Plus, seafood prices can be volatile, and Red Lobster was nearly as large as Olive Garden in restaurant count, exposing Darden to too much variability on the cost front, while not providing enough synergies elsewhere.

Red Lobster biscuits are loaded with Cheddar cheese and brushed with seasoned butter in this easy copycat recipe. No kneading is required - just drop the gently mixed batter directly onto a prepared baking sheet and your warm, freshly baked, bite-sized biscuits will be ready to enjoy with dinner in just 15 minutes.

From The Green Frog to Red Lobster, it appears that Darden had something for naming restaurants after colorful animals. But, apparently, the Red Lobster name took some thought. Darden's wife, Mary, said the name just popped up during a brainstorming session.

Crispy Dragon Shrimp® Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet, mildly spicy chili sauce.

DRAGON SHRIMP (MIROPANDALUS HARDINGI) It has a very distinctive body shape with large tooth-like spines along the center of its back (almost like a miniature dinosaur). It has numerous color variations which range from green, white or black depending on the color of its whip or green coral host.

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"Red Lobster is thrilled to work with PepsiCo, not only because it has a great portfolio of brands, but specifically because of the food and beverage innovation possibilities," said Nelson Griffin, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Red Lobster.

So why do these crustraceans turn red when they're cooked? Lobsters and crabs have a pigment called astaxanthin in their shells, which has the ability to absorb blue light, making the shell appear red under certain conditions.

ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) and Golden Gate Capital today announced that Golden Gate has completed the acquisition of the Red Lobster business and certain other related assets and assumed liabilities for approximately $2.1 billion in cash.

Red Lobster's biscuits are known for their buttery and flaky texture, as well as their unique blend of herbs and spices. 1: They're fresh. Only a fifteen minute holding time. 2: A good amount of shredded cheddar cheese is added to the mix before baking.

Biscuit Ingredients: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Shortening (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin), Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Color], Powdered Cellulose [Added to Prevent Caking], ...

Etymology. From Middle English loppestere, lopster, from Old English loppestre (“lobster, spider-like creature”), of uncertain origin. Some believe it to be a corruption of Latin lō̆custa (“grasshopper, locust”) + the Old English feminine agent suffix -estre.

The difference between common lobster and red lobster Unlike the red lobster, it has a smooth carapace and two large front claws, which it uses to attack its prey and defend itself from predators. The two crustaceans also differ in taste, which in the case of the common lobster is less sweet and more pronounced.