White Castle Shrimp Nibblers, Now Featuring a Seasoned Buttermilk Batter, on Menus Nationwide for a Limited Time

The seasonal return joins White Castle’s lineup of craveable seafood options

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--White Castle, the family-owned business known as America’s first fast-food restaurant, is bringing back Buttermilk Shrimp Nibblers for a limited time.

Shrimp Nibblers, always highly regarded among White Castle Cravers, are part of White Castle’s long legacy of delivering a variety of delicious, high-quality seafood options during a season when consumers want an alternative to meat. This version, available through April 5, features tender butterfly shrimp coated in a seasoned buttermilk batter and fried to perfection. It’s sure to be a hit among guests looking for a satisfying seafood choice this time of year.

“Buttermilk Shrimp Nibblers have been a fan favorite for years, and this season they’re back with an even better bite,” said Jamie Richardson, chief marketing officer at White Castle. “They are still delivering the flavor people know and love, which is exactly what our guests expect when we bring this item back.”

Part of a Broader Seafood Lineup

In addition to Shrimp Nibblers, White Castle offers a variety of seafood options across its menu, giving guests choices beyond traditional Sliders and chicken.

Those offerings include the crispy Panko Fish Slider, which is made from pollock sourced from Alaska and certified by the Alaskan Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), which promotes healthy habitats and responsible management practices among its fisheries. Other seafood items available in select regions include Fish Nibblers and Clam Strips. The seafood lineup reflects White Castle’s longstanding place in the seafood category during this time of year.

Pricing and Availability

Buttermilk Shrimp Nibblers are available at participating White Castle restaurants through April 5 while supplies last. Pricing varies by portion size, with a small order priced at $4.59, a medium order priced at $6.99, and a sack priced at $9.99.

In select markets, White Castle is also testing additional seafood-inspired menu items, Jalapeño Hush Puppies and Seafood Crab Cake Nibblers, for a limited time as part of its seasonal menu planning.

For White Castle, the return of Shrimp Nibblers is about bringing back something guests already know and enjoy — just in time for seafood season.

About White Castle^®

White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates about 334 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own Slider Provider meat plants, bakeries and frozen-Slider retail plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including “Most Influential Burger of All Time” by Time magazine (2014, The Original Slider^®) and one of the “10 Most Innovative Dining Companies” by Fast Company (2021). White Castle is known for the legendary engagement of its team members and has received the Great Place to Work^® Certification™ for an extraordinary five consecutive years spanning 2021–2025. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans (Cravers), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the CRAVER NATION REWARDS^® loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. For more information on White Castle and how to Follow Your Crave, visit whitecastle.com.

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