-=> Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> Our usual lunch was one of the crew would visit either the mom & pop
 DD> Italian joint nearby for Italian beef po' boys or Burger King for their
 DD> original "Whaler" (fish) sandwich. Yuuuuuuummmmmm. The current BK fish
 DD> sandwich is an (obscene) joke in comparison.

 SD> I remember the original Whaler (or whatever it was in the very early
 SD> 80s) well.  I agree that their current fish sandwich is a pale
 SD> comparison even to their fish sandwich to a decade ago.  Same with
 SD> Arby's fish sandwich.  Now BK's original sandwich is a semi-chopped
 SD> fish patty but it is juicy and has somewhat of a decent texture and
 SD> taste.  I don't claim to be a bon vivant when it comes to food but I
 SD> like to think I have somewhat of a decent tawte, if you will.

Burger Biggie killer off the Whaler (according the the Wiki) in 1990.

The only fats food fish sarnie of wich I am aware that hasn't morphed
into something totally off-the-wall different is McD's Filet o' Fish.

I like to get a pair of them, fries and a hot chocolate on a cold night
for a filling, enjoyable meal.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
 Categories: Five, Sandwiches, Seafood, Sauces, Cheese
      Yield: 1 Serving
 
      1    Van de Camps frozen breaded
           - whitefish patty *
      1 sm Regular hamburger bun
      1 tb Prepared tartar sauce
    1/2 sl Real American cheese
        ds Salt
 
  * use any square whitefish patty not extra crisp, like
  Mrs. Paul's, or even the store brand.
  
  Heat your deep fryer to 375§F/190§C. After it's ready,
  cook fish 3-5 minutes until done. (do NOT thaw first.)
  
  Remove and add a dash of salt.
  
  Microwave the bun about 10 seconds, until hot & steamy.
  (Do NOT toast the bun) Add about 1 Tb of prepared tartar
  sauce to crown side of the bun. Place the cooked fish
  filet on top, add 1/2 slice American cheese centered on
  the fish, and add heel of the bun.
  
  Wrap in a 12"x12" sheet of waxed paper & warm in oven's
  lowest setting for 8-10 minutes.
  
  From: http://www.recipelist.blogspot.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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