# Spicy Seafood QSR Sandwiches The Arby's Spicy Fish Sandwich Has Diced Fire-Roasted Jalapeños By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-02-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-fish-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/02/22/arbys-introduces-new-spicy-fish-sandwich-as-part-of-returning-fish-sandwich-lineup/) & [arbys](https://www.arbys.com)  The [Arby's Spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-nashville-hot-fish-sandwich) Fish Sandwich is being launched by the brand for the 2022 [seafood season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-seafood-menu-items) to provide consumers with a new option to try out that doesn't skimp when it comes to spicy flavor. The sandwich starts off with a fish fillet that has been covered in a crispy coating and finished with [spicy seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franks-redhot-and-harry-ramsdens) to give it a burst of heat. The sandwich is topped with diced fire-roasted jalapeños along with shredded lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce to help offer a bit of balance for the spiciness. The Arby's Spicy Fish Sandwich is served on a sesame bun and is being made available at participating locations on a nationwide basis, but only for a limited time. Image Credit: Arby’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy QSR Sandwiches:** Opportunity to develop more spicy QSR sandwich options - **Seafood Season Menus:** Opportunity to develop seafood-based menus during the seafood season - **Limited Time Offers:** Opportunity to create a sense of urgency and excitement with limited time QSR menu items ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** QSR chains can explore new and bold flavors to attract customers and differentiate themselves from the competition - **Seafood Industry:** Companies can leverage the popularity of seafood during the seafood season by partnering with QSR chains to offer new seafood-based products - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop new spicy seasoning mixes and coatings for QSR chains, particularly during the seafood season ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Southern Cuisine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-nashville-hot-fish-sandwich.md) - [Fiery Roast Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-roast-beef-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-spicy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Limited-Edition QSR Seafood Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-seafood.md) - [Spicy Fish-Based Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-big-fish.md) - [Spicy Cheesy Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-beef-n-cheddar-sandwich.md) - [Extra-Spicy QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-dare-sandwich.md) - [Returning Upsized Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-hawaiian-sandwich.md) - [Breaded Pollock QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-big-fish-sandwich.md)