At A Glance

Salmon Four Ways: Miso, Herb-Crusted, Grilled & Cajun

Cheesecake Factory fresh fish and seafood entrées range from $26.95 to $36.95 across 11 coastal recipes. Filets and jumbo shrimp are delivered fresh weekly, pan-seared or grilled to order, and paired with scratch sides to deliver 46 to 90 grams of protein.

Guest Favorite Miso Salmon $27.50 / miso glaze & white rice
Price Range $22.50 – $32.50 11 fresh seafood entrees
Calorie Spread 660 – 1,780 Cal Scratch-prepared fish & shellfish
Lowest Calorie Entrée Grilled Branzino 660 calories / Mediterranean sea bass
Highest Protein Yield Herb-Crusted Salmon 88g protein / lemon sauce & mash
Sourcing Standard Fresh Sourced Catch Delivered fresh to restaurant daily
Macronutrient Data

Seafood Nutrition: Lightest Mains & Protein Leaders

Cheesecake Factory seafood entrées contain between 790 and 1,720 calories per plate, with fat counts ranging from 27g to 109g and carbohydrates spanning 38g to 195g. Diners seeking high protein can select Jamaican Pepper Chicken & Shrimp for 90g protein or Shrimp Gumbo for 84g protein.
Seafood Entrée Price Calories Protein Total Fat Carbohydrates Sodium
Cajun Salmon $35.50 1250 cal 52g 92g 89g 2,680mg
Fish & Chips $31.50 1720 cal 51g 109g 125g 2,840mg
Grilled Branzino $32.95 1410 cal 83g 94g 130g 2,190mg
Grilled Salmon $35.50 790 cal 54g 46g 38g 1,420mg
Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon $36.95 1150 cal 48g 86g 42g 2,240mg
Jamaican Black Pepper Chicken & Shrimp $33.95 1340 cal 72g 30g 195g 2,460mg
Jamaican Black Pepper Chicken $27.95 1390 cal 90g 29g 192g 2,380mg
Jamaican Black Pepper Shrimp $30.95 1290 cal 67g 27g 195g 2,520mg
Miso Salmon $33.95 1000 cal 46g 48g 96g 2,180mg
Shrimp & Chicken Gumbo $33.50 1450 cal 84g 82g 93g 3,120mg
Shrimp Scampi $26.95 1260 cal 70g 76g 121g 2,340mg
Culinary Analysis

Miso Salmon vs Herb-Crusted Salmon: Which to Order

Miso Salmon features a caramelized sweet glaze over rice, while Fish & Chips delivers classic beer-battered crunch with hand-cut fries.
Sweet Glazed vs. Herb Crust

Miso Salmon vs. Herb Crusted

Miso Salmon ($33.95) glazes tender salmon in sweet miso sauce served with snow peas at 1,000 calories. Herb Crusted Filet ($36.95) encases salmon in roasted garlic breadcrumbs with lemon sauce and asparagus.

Garlic Bistro vs. Crispy Fry

Shrimp Scampi vs. Fish & Chips

Shrimp Scampi ($26.95) sautés jumbo shrimp with whole garlic cloves, white wine, and basil over angel hair pasta (70g protein). Fish & Chips ($31.50) pairs crispy fried cod with slaw and tartar sauce.

High Heat vs. Mild Creole

Jamaican Pepper vs. Seafood Gumbo

Jamaican Pepper Shrimp ($30.95) brings high habanero heat with sweet plantains and black beans. Shrimp & Chicken Gumbo ($33.50) simmers shrimp, andouille sausage, and chicken in a rich Cajun cream broth with 84g protein.

Kitchen Modifications

Can You Get Gluten-Free Seafood at The Cheesecake Factory?

Gluten-Friendly Modifications

Plain Grilled Salmon with steamed green beans or asparagus delivers a naturally gluten-free seafood entrée. Diners can check marinade and sauce compatibilities on the dedicated gluten-free menu.

Low-Calorie Vegetable Swaps

Swap mashed potatoes or white rice for grilled asparagus (25 calories) or steamed broccoli from the side dishes, trimming 300 to 450 calories and cutting carbohydrate counts.

Sauté Preparation Options

Request seafood dishes prepared with light olive oil or dry-grilled with lemon juice rather than clarified butter finishes, effectively lowering saturated fat and cholesterol.

Portion Sizing

Are Cheesecake Factory Seafood Platters Big Enough to Share?

Cheesecake Factory seafood entrées feature generous 8- to 10-ounce fish filets and jumbo shrimp portions, priced between $26.95 and $36.95. Compared to high-end coastal steakhouses, portions provide substantial dining value and frequent leftovers.

Weekday diners visiting before 5:00 PM can order lunch-sized portions of Grilled Salmon and Fish & Chips from the lunch favorites menu for $19.95 to $22.50, enjoying the same fresh catch at lower price points.

Takeout orders placed through delivery services utilize insulated packaging that isolates tartar sauce and lemon wedges while venting fried items to preserve crisp texture.

Common Queries

Cheesecake Factory Seafood FAQs

Miso Salmon ranks as the highest-rated fish entrée across The Cheesecake Factory menu.

Fresh Atlantic salmon is marinated in sweet miso glaze, pan-seared tender, and served over white rice with fresh snow peas and a savory miso sauce for $33.95, delivering 46 grams of protein and 1,000 calories.

Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo provides the highest protein yield among seafood entrées with 84 grams of protein per bowl.

The Louisiana dish combines pan-sautéed shrimp, chicken breast, and andouille sausage in a spicy Cajun broth over steamed rice for $33.50, delivering rich Creole seasoning.

Yes, Plain Grilled Salmon can be prepared gluten-free when cooked on a sanitized grill station and served with steamed broccoli or asparagus.

Diners must avoid Miso Salmon due to soy sauce wheat fermentation and Herb Crusted Salmon due to breadcrumbs, as confirmed on the gluten-free menu.

Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi features jumbo shrimp sautéed Paris bistro-style with whole roasted garlic cloves, white wine, fresh basil, and diced tomatoes over angel hair pasta.

The entrée costs $26.95 and provides 70 grams of protein, serving as the lowest-priced entrée in the seafood lineup.

The Cheesecake Factory uses wild-caught cod filets for its classic Fish & Chips platter.

Kitchens hand-batter the cod in a crisp beer batter, fry each filet golden brown, and serve the platter with coleslaw, French fries, and housemade tartar sauce for $31.50.

Yes, Jamaican Black Pepper Shrimp delivers high heat originating from crushed habanero chiles and coarse black peppercorn sauce.

The dish balances intense spice with fried sweet plantains, seasoned black beans, and cool marinated pineapple over white rice for $30.95.

Yes, select fish dishes including Grilled Salmon and Fish & Chips are available in lunch portions Monday through Friday until 5:00 PM.

Lunch portions provide full culinary quality at reduced price points between $19.95 and $22.50, ideal for lighter daytime dining.