Looking for a Lent fish fry? Check out these local seafood spots this Lenten season
This six-week diet change will leave many families without meat or switching to a pescatarian diet, with only fish meals in place.
Eating fish has become so synonymous with Lenten season that many big-name chains add a fish alternative to menus, and churches begin hosting Fish Fry Fridays to give their members a chance to commune and grab a protein-rich meal.
Here's a small pond of places with some of the best spots to grab fish in Oklahoma City during Lent.
More: When does Lent begin? What to know about the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving
With fish, crab, lobster, oysters and a shrimp boil, there isn't much that Crabtown doesn't have. The Bricktown location spans 20,000 square feet, serving up Cajun-inspired dishes. The restaurant boasts that silverware is not required because they want you to enjoy the food in every aspect.
The restaurant at 303 E Sheridan Ave. is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Temperatures are picking up, and the wind is still blowing, meaning eating some seafood on the shores of Lake Hefner may take you to the beach — at least mentally. Hefner Grill's entire menu is filled with different options for those looking for seafood. New to the menu is salt and pepper shrimp to start you off or a plate of pecan-crusted trout.
The restaurant at 9201 Lake Hefner Pkwy is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Still lingering on the feelings from Mardi Gras that caused you to wake up on Ash Wednesday? Cajun Corner, a family-owned Cajun-fusion restaurant, has three locations throughout Oklahoma City. You may be tempted to enjoy their chicken products, but looking past that, you'll find blackened fish fillet, shrimp, salmon and seafood in their signature baskets.
The three locations are on Northwest Expressway, Uptown 23 Street, and just east of the airport. Check your local store for hours.
No beef, pork or poultry often means no tacos. However, El Sabor De La Baja goes beyond tacos and includes several seafood-based dishes. The restaurant's shrimp ceviche tostado and the mojarra frita allow guests to enjoy fried fish cooked by the local chefs.
The store at 2815 NW 10 is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Many fast-food business chains offer fish meals, such as Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger Deluxe Crispy Fish Sandwich or the Popeyes Shrimp Tacklebox and Flounder Fish Sandwich.
Most of these deals are limited in time and begin with Lent's start on Tuesday. Other participating stores include:
Arby's: Surf & Turf sandwich deal
Burger King: Big Firey Fish sandwich
Carl's Jr/Hardee's: Redhook Beer Battered Fish sandwich
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Deluxe Crispy Fish Sandwich
Jack in the Box: Jack's Fish Sandwich
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen: The Shrimp Tacklebox and the Flounder Fish Sandwich
Qdoba: Citrus Lime Shrimp special
Sonic: Fish Sandwich
Subway: Tuna Sandwich and Veggie Delite
Whataburger: Whatacatch Sandwich
White Castle: Shrimp or Fish Nibblers
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Where to get fish and seafood in OKC during Lenten season
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