The Good Friday Catch: Honoring Tradition with Fresh Flavors

City Fish Market has your Good Friday catch, honoring tradition with fresh flavors. During Passion Week and on Fridays throughout the year, eating fish instead of meat has been a common practice in the USA. This tradition dates back to at least the 1800s, when many Catholic immigrants from Europe arrived here. But you don’t have to fish for your meatless meals like many German and Polish immigrants did when they settled in the Midwest. At 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield, CT, we offer fresh seafood, including a wide selection of fish perfect for your favorite fish fry recipes. 

More Friday Fish Tales

Choosing cold-blooded fish for a Friday fish fry has long been a beloved tradition among members of the Catholic Church. That’s because abstinence from eating the flesh of warm-blooded animals is a religious observance that honors the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on our behalf, which occurred on Good Friday. The 40 Days of Lent end on the Saturday before Easter. During Lent, a fish fry is often the occasion for large gatherings.  

It is said that taverns and bars further popularized Friday fish fries during Prohibition from 1920 to 1933. Since alcohol was banned, fried fish became a major draw. Legend also has it that a Cincinnati McDonald’s restaurant added the Filet-O-Fish to its menu because it struggled to sell hamburgers on Fridays, especially during Lent.

Great Recipes for Fish Fridays

There are endless ways to enjoy seafood at home. Avoiding meat isn’t a sacrifice when you discover the joys of cooking healthy, delicious offerings from the sea! During Lent, fish recipes are favorites. BBC Good Food.com gathered a mouthwatering 39 Good Friday recipes that you can choose from throughout the year. A few descriptions of sample recipes from the collection follow:

• Salmon – with buttery, rich texture and mild, savory flavor–is currently rated America’s favorite fish. Ingredients such as sweet roasted shallots and potatoes make creamy One-Pan Thai Green Salmon a great recipe to honor tradition with fresh flavors.
• For a cozy gathering, Steamed Trout with Mint & Dill Dressing is a delicious recipe that takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Besides the taste, the best part is that the dish is nutrient-packed! How satisfying will it be to boost your omega-3 fatty acids intake, along with vitamin C, iron, calcium, fiber, and folate?
• Fish Pie – In Four Steps could become your family’s favorite. The recipe serves four and includes a white sauce. Find a selection of fresh haddock for this comfort food recipe at City Fish Market!

Get your Fresh Good Friday Catch at City Fish Market

When you see the retail counters at City Fish Market, you’ll know where to get your Good Friday catch, honoring tradition with fresh flavors. We’ve been perfecting seafood freshness since 1930—yep, all the way back to the final years of Prohibition. While here, you can check out our huge tank of live Maine lobsters, counter specials, our seafood restaurant, and so much more. If you have any questions, call us today or complete our online form.