There's nothing quite like the soft, crispy, gooey delight of a McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich. The iconic combination of American cheese, tangy tartar sauce, soft golden bun, and strangely square, perfectly flaky fish filet patty has accrued a passionate fan club since its nationwide debut in 1965. The Filet-O-Fish has even earned the coveted title of the favorite sandwich of McDonald's CEO, and the company serves a whopping 300 million of the sandwiches each year.
Even those who eschew all other forms of fast food find they . Given the surprising answers you can get when you start investigating , some might assume it would be better to remain blissfully ignorant about what kind of "fish" goes into a Filet-O-Fish sandwich. But as it turns out, the provenance of that almost-too-perfect square patty is surprisingly unfishy — the Filet-O-Fish sandwich is made with sustainably sourced Alaska Pollock at U.
S. locations. What kind of fish goes into a Filet-O-Fish? The Filet-O-Fish sandwich is always made with wild-caught Alaska Pollock at U.
S. locations. Globally, 99% of the fish used in Filet-O-Fish sandwiches is wild-caught and sustainably sourced.
Sure, wild-caught Alaska Pollock sounds great, but names can be deceiving. Luckily for Filet-O-Fish fanatics, this fish is legit. Alaska Pollock is one of the top seafood species consumed by Americans.
Additionally, with its relatively high protein content and a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, Alaska Pollock packs a heart-heal.
