Fish sandwiches for Lent: Food specials at popular restaurant chains

The Lenten season has o-fish-ally started popping up on menus.

February 14, 2024, 12:14 PM
Arby’s, Popeyes, Del Taco and other fast food chains are offering new seafood menu items during Lent
Arby’s, Popeyes, Del Taco and other fast food chains are offering new seafood menu items during Lent
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As the Easter season nears, with Ash Wednesday coinciding with Valentine's Day on Feb. 14, fast-casual restaurant chains have released specialty seafood-forward menu items ideal for practicing Christians during Lent.

Lent is the six-week period between Ash Wednesday and Easter during which many Christians abstain from eating meat on the holy days of obligation and Fridays. Traditionally, it has marked a period or reflection, fasting and penitence, with many giving up specific things in the weeks leading up to the Easter holiday.

For years, McDonald's has been a popular Lent option for its Filet-O-Fish sandwich, and now more competitors are wading in.

McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich.
McDonald's

Below, check out some of the Lent-friendly menu items that are available now nationwide.

Lent 2023 food specials

Bojangles

The Bojangler fish sandwich from Bojangles.
Bojangles

Bojangles officially brought its popular Bojangler Fish Sandwich back to the menu on Wednesday for a limited time.

The sandwich is made with an Alaskan Pollock filet dusted in Bo’s Famous Seasoning and topped with a slice of American cheese and creamy tartar sauce, all sandwiched between a toasted bakery bun.

Burger King

The new Fiery Big Fish sandwich at Burger King.
Burger King

Burger King created the all new spicy iteration of its fan favorite seafood sandwich, introducing the Fiery Big Fish sandwich for a limited time.

The Fiery Big Fish features a fried fish filet with lettuce, pickles, tartar sauce and a spicy glaze on a brioche-style bun.

The original Big Fish sandwich is available year-round and great for anyone who doesn't want a spicy option.

From Feb. 14 through Mar. 28, members of the restauran'ts Royal Perks loyalty loyalty program can enjoy a buy-one-get-one deal, for a second original or Fiery Big Fish for just $2 when they purchase one at full price online at BK.com or in the BK app.

Popeyes

Two seafood options on the menu at Popeyes for a limited time.
Popeyes

The fast food spot known for its fried chicken has brought back two fan-favorite seafood offerings for a limited time: the Flounder Fish Sandwich and the Shrimp Tackle Box.

The Flounder Fish Sandwich, first introduced in 2021, comes in both classic or spicy varieties starting at $5.99. It's made with a light, flakey flounder fillet marinated in Louisiana herbs and spices, dusted in crispy coating and fried, served on a warm, buttery toasted brioche bun with pickles and classic tartar sauce or spicy spread.

The $5.99 Shrimp Tackle Box comes with eight crispy butterfly shrimp seasoned in Louisiana herbs and spices, served crispy in a Southern breading, paired with a regular side, a hot buttery biscuit and classic tartar sauce.

Long John Silver's

3 varieties of shrimp baskets at Long John Silver's.
Long John Silver's

The seafood-centric fast-casual chain announced new savings for seafood-loving families with on the seasonal specials.

Shrimp fans have three varieties to choose from for $6 shrimp baskets: a six-piece grilled shrimp basket served on a bed of savory rice with a side; six-piece batter-dipped shrimp served with a choice of one side and two hushpuppies; or crispy breaded popcorn shrimp served with one side and two hushpuppies.

All three of the above shrimp preparations are also available in a $10 shrimp sea-shares box, which includes 15 pieces grilled or battered, or the popcorn shrimp.

Long John Silver's is also offering upgrades for a limited time where customers can upgrade from batter-dipped shrimp to jumbo shrimp.

An earlier version of this story was originally published on Feb. 27, 2023.

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