Prepare to ignite your tastebuds with classic New Orleans flavor.

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Just in time forMardi Gras, Applebees is launching bold new Southern-inspired dishes!

And you aren’t going to want to miss them.

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So, what exactly are the two new dishes?

First, there’s a creamy dish that is a nod to the most famous street in New Orleans.

Introducing the Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne.