4) Hot & spicy
Nashville hot chicken is popular, and that spice blend is making waves with fish, too. Consumers love spicy foods, and spice plays well with fish and seafood. For instance, Epcot at Disney World serves Spicy Fish Tacos, which include pan-seared tilapia topped with cabbage slaw and poblano pepper aioli, while Penn State University’s Pollock Dining Commons serves Salmon Cakes with spicy remoulade.
Country Inn & Suites Virginia Beach’s Also Thai restaurant offers up its Spicy Tilapia dish, as well—fried boneless tilapia mixed with sweet roasted chili paste, red onion, lemongrass, lime leaves, mint, green onion and cilantro served on shredded lettuce and carrot, accompanied by steamed Jasmine rice. Spicy fish dishes offer the versatility that operators look for—endlessly adaptable to regional tastes and preferences, spicy elements are easy to add to fish dishes of all types, from sandwiches to stir fries, tacos to noodle dishes and beyond.