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Feb 19, 2010

News: Lent Means Fish Sandwiches

For many people, Lent means giving up meat on Fridays.  For many major fast food restaurants, Lent means it time to break out the fish sandwiches at promotional prices.  Here are the current offerings and promos:

Many McDonald's franchises are doing Filet-O-Fish Fridays though prices and participation seem to vary with location.  Here in southern California, it's $1.29 for a Filet-O-Fish on Fridays during Lent  (I read it's 2 for $3 in New York).  The Filet-O-Fish (McFish!) shows up with a battered patty of Alaskan pollock and hoki, a half slice of cheese, and tartar sauce on a steamed bun.

Wendy's is again trotting out their Premium Fish Fillet in time for Lent which features hand-cut fillets of Pacific-caught cod breaded with Panko, tartar sauce, and lettuce.  The Premium Fish Fillet goes for ~$3.49 and is a limited time item.

Jack in the Box is offering their Fish Sandwich, which contains two crispy fish fillets, lettuce, and (you guessed it) tartar sauce, at the promo price of $1.49

Among other chains: Del Taco is offering Shrimp Tacos for $1.89, Shrimp and Fries, and Fish and Fries; Popeyes has its Butterfly Shrimp Tackle Box for $4.99 which includes battered fries and a biscuit as well as deep-fried battered shrimp.

USA Today has this neat little story about the Lent-related origins of the Filet-O-Fish, and how it was originally supposed to be  halibut but then was switched to cod (though is now a blend of pollack and hoki).

Please let me know if there are any other listings I should add.  Thanks!