Observing Lent-Part 2, A plethora of fast food seafood

mmm-yoso is not on vacation.  Cathy is continuing blogging and Kirk is merely eating out somewhere and not telling you about it.

Hi once more.  This is part of my little blogging about Lent, the Christian sacrifice of the 40 days before Easter, usually having to do with food (although, again, some Christians sacrifice with stuff I think might be even more difficult for some of us, like giving up television for those 40 days, or even the Internet...) one common sacrifice is 'not eating meat' for those 40 days, or at least 'not eating meat on Friday...and now there is a new definition as to "meat".  I was raised Catholic and, apparently fish, shrimp and various sea foods do not 'count' as meat.  You may have noticed this lately...places that normally do not sell fish have some kind of fish sandwich on their menu.   

Jack in the Box comes to mind. $1.29 for the fish sandwich. 

Quite nice.  Two pieces of fish, lightly battered and served with lettuce and tartar sauce on a sesame seed bun.

Del Taco has a fish taco for $1.39.

It is served with two corn tortillas and is one large piece of fried with cornmeal batter fish, on top of a bed of shredded cabbage, a white sauce and some salsa, as well as a wedge of lime to squeeze over it all.

Del Taco also has a crispy shrimp taco for $1.79. 

This is served on a single flour tortilla.  the shrimp are tasty and juicy and with a nice crust.  Its also served with the cabbage/white sauce/salsa concoction, as well as the wedge of lime. I liked it a lot.

As an aside, one of my favorite sandwiches is the tuna salad from K Sandwiches. $3.49.  Its made fresh daily and served on a fresh baked croissant.

But, overall, my most favorite, and decadent indulgence is the infamous Filet-o-Fish from McDonald's -and it is only $1.29 on Friday at most participating McDonald's.  (It used to be 99¢, but with the advent of the raised minimum wage, it all trickles down to us, you know).  I used to know the calorie count, but I try to ignore it, and merely enjoy...It's on the airy white bread bun, served with a lot of tartar sauce and a slice of ...mmmmm...American processed cheese food.  Its the only time I eat that orange goopy stuff , and I love it.   

The most expensive, but by far a meal in itself (you don't need to buy more than one) is the Fish Sandwich from Carl's, Jr.  ($3.19)

Two large pieces of beer battered fish on a large (made for the $6 burger) sesame seed bun, with lettuce and tomato and tartar sauce.   It does taste great and you don't need to buy two.

And, last, for now, but not least, is the infamous 99¢ Fish Stacker from KFC.

KFC uses their own (patented by them) style of cooking the chicken and also this fish.  Its very close to Broaster™ method in that its pressure fried.  The fish does not taste like the chicken, it is cooked in its own area of the store.  Its a good size piece of fish and served on a sesame seeded roll.  It was very good.  If you are familiar with the KFC Snackers size, it can be or might not be a meal, depending on your eating habits.

So that's it for now.  I did not bother to show you Rubio's 99¢ (on Tuesdays only) fish taco, nor their shrimp taco.  Its always good there. 

Hope everyone is having a good Lent season.  As we talked about  in the comments section of "Observing Lent, Part One",  sometimes the 'sacrifice' of having to eat fish on Friday is actually a treat for a lot of us, so it kind of isn't a sacrifice.  Easter is just around the corner, though.

Comments

[nhbilly]

Wendy's does fish sandwich too, I guess it depends on locations.
But for the combo meal it's only $5.25 lite and yummy few more weeks and lent will be over and beside it's nice to take a break from the other red and white meat.

[Cathy]

Hey, Bill- I guess I have had this Mental Block on Wendy's ever since eating the $1 menu for more than half a year at the UM Hospital when my dad was recovering from nine brain aneurysms (he did recovery fully). I just don't go there or even look at the windows when passing by. It's good information to know, though. Thanks.

[nhbilly]

LoL I understand. I use to have Carl's Jr. during my college years everyday. The #1 no cheese please, blah.....

[shelle]

Dudes. The best fast food fish I've had is the Popeye's Chicken's catfish meal w/red beans & rice. Tasty!

[Beach]

Kirk,
I suggest you observe Lent by going by Sammy's tonight and yell "Omakase" in your best Kamaaina accent. Do not forget to ask for an ice cold beer to start the night with then slowly graduate to a large bottle of Kubota. Ask him to prepare a fresh pacific lobster with the head serve with soup. Your night would be pretty complete and satisfy with a plate of Bluefin sashimi.

[Cathy]

Hi Bill. I'm glad you understand...completely.
He Shelle- I totally love the catfish at Popeye's, as well as their red beans and rice. Completely forgot about mentioning it. There are very few Popeye's around here and its kind of a special trip for me to find one. Thanks for the reminder...on a Friday. Perfect!

[Jean]

Dang! We just dropped by a Popeye's just for the evening. A rare treat for me since I love spicy foods.

[Cathy]

Hi Jean-Isn't it wonderful? Sometimes I just want to eat the spicy chicken skins along with the red beans and rice. Perfectly happy!
Hey Beach- Sounds like something Kirk has probably done, many time over. But I can, too...and I think I will.