Captain D's Says It 'Changed' Its Battered Fish — But Won't Say To What
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By Angeline Stratz
Published on March 26, 2026.
Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, a chain that operates in 23 U.S. states, has reportedly changed its batter-dipped fish from pollock to swai, a controversial type of white fish. The change left fans asking what fish the restaurant now uses, and why it tastes so wrong? The company confirmed it had changed its fish due to market availability but did not specify which fish it now uses. Swai is a delicate-tasting fish with a texture that's flaky like tilapia, and has been accused of lacking flavor, can be mushy, and strangely tastes like chicken. However, swai's use in restaurants may be detrimental to human health and environmental health. Concerns have been raised about unhygienic, environmentally damaging practices at swai farms.
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