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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20was%20that%20shrimp%20and%20pasta%20dish%20that%20the%20Outback%20restaurant%20would%20offer%20off%20and%20on%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "There are a few past and present Outback Steakhouse shrimp-and-pasta dishes that sound like what you\u2019re describing. Which one you're remembering depends a few details\u2014was it spicy, did it have steak or chicken, mushrooms, or a creamy sauce? Here are the most likely options and what makes each one distinct:\n\n---\n\n### Shrimp Pasta Options at Outback\n\n1. **Toowoomba Pasta** (Off-menu / older):  \n   - A fan favorite from past years. It was creamy, somewhat spicy, featured shrimp (often saut\u00e9ed with green onions and mushrooms), and sometimes even crawfish. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/OutbackSteakhouse/comments/1qud8cm/outback_shrimp_pasta_from_early_2010s_does_this/?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Some say it used a spicy Alfredo-style sauce. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/OutbackSteakhouse/comments/1qud8cm/outback_shrimp_pasta_from_early_2010s_does_this/?utm_source=openai))  \n   - It\u2019s generally not on current menus but some locations might still be willing to make it \u201coff menu\u201d if you request. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/OutbackSteakhouse/comments/1qud8cm/outback_shrimp_pasta_from_early_2010s_does_this/?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Shrimp En Fuego Fettuccine** (Past special/limited release):  \n   - Also spicy, with fried shrimp, mushrooms, and a bold sauce. Some people remember it alongside or as part of the Toowoomba or En Fuego options. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/OutbackSteakhouse/comments/1qud8cm/outback_shrimp_pasta_from_early_2010s_does_this/?utm_source=openai))  \n   - It\u2019s not currently listed on standard menu items. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/OutbackSteakhouse/comments/1qud8cm/outback_shrimp_pasta_from_early_2010s_does_this/?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Queensland Chicken & Shrimp Pasta** (Currently on menu, 2026):  \n   - Grilled chicken and shrimp, served over fettuccine tossed in a *bold Alfredo sauce*. Not very spicy, more creamy and rich. ([outback.com](https://www.outback.com/menu/viera/category/96990/product/112168530?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Available in most locations now. ([outback.com](https://www.outback.com/menu/citrus-park/category/90199/product/78214195?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. **Kingsland Steak & Shrimp Pasta** (Also currently available):  \n   - Combines steak and shrimp on fettuccine with the same bold Alfredo sauce. For those who liked having the larger proteins together. ([outback.com](https://www.outback.com/menu/anchorage/category/50625/product/35147234?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### What It Probably Was\n\nBased on your phrasing, \u201cshrimp and pasta dish\u201d being offered \u201coff and on,\u201d the most likely candidate is **Toowoomba Pasta**. It\u2019s the one that frequently pops up in memories, is no longer standard but still relatively well remembered, and aligns more closely with \u201ccame and went\u201d offerings. If you remember heat or spiciness, that points more towards the old En Fuego or Toowoomba style versions.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can try to pull up old pictures or menu scans so we can nail exactly which one matches your memory. Want me to dig up some?"
    }
]