Lent Traditions: 9 Fish Sandwiches To Try Instead Of Meat On Friday

As Lent kicked off with Ash Wednesday, Christians around the world are gearing up for Easter Sunday, with many of them abstaining from alcohol, sweets, meat, or something else during the reflection period.

For those that have decided to forego meat on Fridays – a common tradition – it may come with some trepidation as quick and convenient alternatives to beef and poultry are hard to come by.

But many fast-food restaurants have answered the call during Lent and are now offering fish options on their menus, including these nine fish sandwiches, that can help put the hunger pains at bay during the Lenten season.

Here are nine fish sandwiches to try during Lent 2021.

Arby’s

Hungry customers can try one of two fish sandwich options at Arby’s for a limited time during Lent. The fast-food chain is selling the Crispy Fish Sandwich, which features a wild-caught Alaskan Pollock fillet, iceberg lettuce, and tartar sauce, or the King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe Sandwich, which also has tomatoes and cheddar cheese on a King Hawaiian bun.

Burger King

Burger King features the Big Fish Sandwich on its menu, which it said is 100% Alaskan Pollock that has been breaded with panko and topped with a sweet tartar sauce and pickles. It is served on a toasted brioche-style bun. The fish sandwich can be ordered a la carte or as a meal with a drink and a side.

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s

At Carl’s Jr. customers can bite into the Beer-Battered Fish Sandwich. The sandwich has a crispy beer-battered Alaskan Pollock fillet that is served with a lettuce leaf, tartar sauce, and placed on a seeded bun. The Hardee’s Beer-Battered Fish Sandwich has a bun without seeds.

Culver’s

Two fish sandwich options are offered at Culver’s – the North Atlantic Cod Filet Sandwich and the Northwoods Walleye Sandwich. The Cod Filet Sandwich features a hand-cut, hand-battered, cooked-to-order Cod fillet that is topped with tartar sauce made with olives, capers, and sweet relish, as well as lettuce and Wisconsin cheddar. It is served on a buttered and toasted hoagie roll.

The Walley Sandwich has a Walley fillet that comes from Canadian waters that is also hand-battered and hand-cooked. It uses the same special tartar sauce recipe and has shredded lettuce and a buttered roll. However, it is only available for a limited time.

Dairy Queen

At Dairy Queen, customers will find a Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich that has a fish fillet is a wild-caught Alaskan Pollock that the chain said is lightly coated for a crunchy outside and tender inside. The sandwich also has lettuce, a tangy tartar sauce all on a toasted bun.

Mc Donald’s

A long-standing menu item at McDonald’s is the Filet-O-Fish, which was specifically introduced as a menu item for Lent in 1962, Fox News reported. This fish sandwich has a sustainably-sourced fillet from managed fisheries that is topped with American cheese and tartar sauce. It is served on a steamed bun.

Popeyes

New from Popeyes is the Cajun Flounder Sandwich. This fish sandwich has a toasted and buttered brioche bun, pickles, and tartar sauce. The Flounder fillet comes from the Pacific Ocean, where it is seasoned with a blend of Cajun seasoning and crispy southern coating made by Popeyes. The sandwich sells a la carte or as a meal with drink and side.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s offers a Wild Caught Alaskan Fish Sandwich for customers. The fish sandwich is made with an Alaskan Pollock fillet that has been breaded in panko and topped with a dill tartar sauce, pickles, lettuce, and American cheese.

White Castle

For customers that want a smaller fish option, a slider from White Castle may be in order. The restaurant has a Panko Breaded Fish Slider on the menu that is made with an Alaska Pollock fillet. The sandwich also features American cheese.