Consider my trust in my editor tested. His bright idea? Ranking every fast food fried fish sandwich I could find in New Jersey, in honor of Lent during which Christians abstain from eating meat but can eat fish.

Just because you’re giving up meat on Fridays for Lent doesn’t mean you have to suffer without enjoying some fast food. Several options exist for fish sandwiches, and we did taste tests for them all in our area - which you can read here.

With the near arrival of spring, fast-food chains are rolling out new items for those who eat more fish and seafood at this time of year.