Newk’s Eatery has unveiled three new, gourmet-inspired entrées featuring sushi-grade Ahi Tuna and whole, succulent shrimp — ideal for seafood lovers, as well as those looking for healthful, flavorful meal alternatives for the Lenten season. The Ahi Tuna Sandwich, Ahi Tuna Salad and Shrimp and Avocado Salad are available February through mid-May in nearly 80 Newk’s restaurants. These fresh selections join Newk’s year-round seafood favorites which include Newk’s Signature Shrimp Po’boy, Lobster Crab Bisque, Spicy Shrimp Pizza and Caesar Salad topped with grilled salmon.
Newk’s new seafood menu is centered on the restaurant’s prime offering of hand-prepped Ahi Tuna steaks, marinated in a sweet and salty, oriental-style blend of soy sauce, honey and mirin. The filets are also rolled in sesame seeds on all sides to give each bite a satisfying crunch. Newk’s Ahi Tuna Sandwich features layers of tender Ahi Tuna steak seared medium rare, served on toasted French bread, topped with baby arugula and finished with a tangy dill sauce that is made in-house. For a lighter alternative, guests may order the Ahi Tuna Salad which offers flash-seared tuna on a bed of spring mix greens, tossed with cucumbers, grape tomatoes, radishes, carrots and Newk’s house-made ginger wasabi dressing.
“A great deal of thought and research has gone into the careful selection of fresh, premium ingredients for Newk’s new seafood entrées,” said Alan Wright, Vice President of Marketing and Franchise Operations. “Several of these ingredients have been imported to ensure guests authentic, flavorful food experiences because we believe that quality flavor starts with quality ingredients.”
The Jackson, Miss.-based Newk’s Eatery currently has nearly 80 locations in 13 states. Newk’s is featured on Technomic’s list of top 50 fast casual chains nationwide.
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Newk’s Eatery is passionate about delivering fresh, flavorful food experiences. The fast casual brand’s culinary-driven menu prepared in its open-view kitchens includes made-from-scratch soups, fresh tossed salads, artisan pizzas, hot toasted sandwiches and desserts. Rapidly expanding since its first restaurant opening in 2004, Jackson, Miss.-based Newk’s currently operates and franchises nearly 80 units in 13 states. For more information, visit Newks.com, join the Roundtable Club or follow Newk’s on Facebook and Twitter.