POPEYES is bringing back two seafood favorites just in time for Lent.

The fast food chain announced that the Flounder Fish sandwich and Shrimp Tackle Box are returning to participating locations across the country.

The Flounder Fish Sandwich features a breaded flounder filet seasoned with Louisiana spices and herbs, as well as a brioche bun.

And the other menu addition is the Shrimp Tackle Box.

It comes with eight breaded butterfly shrimp, a biscuit, tartar sauce, and a choice of one side.

While Popeye's did not say how much the sandwich will cost, it did advertise the Shrimp Tackle Box as $6.

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FISH SURGE

The move comes right before Lent, which begins on February 22, a 40-day period prior to Easter when many Catholics do not eat meat on Fridays and instead opt for fish meals.

"Our seafood platform continues to set us apart in the QSR (quick serve restaurant) industry," said Sami Siddiqui, President of Popeyes in a press release.

"Our Flounder Fish Sandwich and Shrimp Tackle Box offerings are popular menu items we like to reintroduce this time of the year as we adapt our menu for the Lenten season."

Because of Lent, restaurants see a surge of interest in fish this time of year.

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Around a quarter of all McDonald's Fish Filets are sold during March, according to a 2017 report in Business Insider.

Yet, while the Fish Filet is offered year-round, Popeyes fans will only have a limited time to purchase the Flounder Fish Sandwich and Shrimp Tackle Box while supplies last.

Popeyes did not specify how long the items will be available.

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Many fast-food restaurants feature budget-oriented menu items and meals.

McDonald's has $1, $2, and $3 menus with items including hash browns, the McChicken sandwich, and the McDouble burger.

Competitor Burger King has a $5 Your Way Meal which comes with your choice of either a Whopper Jr., Bacon Cheeseburger, or Chicken Jr., along with a small drink, small fries, and four-piece chicken nuggets.

And Wendy's has a similar $5 Biggie Bag.

It includes either a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger, a Double Stack, or a Crispy Chicken BLT with a four-piece nuggets, small fries, and a small drink.

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Check out the menu items leaving KFC.

And see the new vintage-style alcohol-serving Taco Bell debuting in a major market.

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