Culver's Seafood Ordering Hacks

Culver's, a fast food chain known for its ButterBurgers, also serves North Atlantic cod and Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp. These seafood options can be elevated with specific, off-menu ordering requests, though some modifications may come with additional fees and not all locations may accommodate them.

Build Better Sandwiches

You can create a Buffalo Shrimp Sandwich by ordering Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp tossed in Buffalo sauce and served on a brioche bun with ranch or blue cheese dressing. For a Mexican-inspired fish torta, modify a North Atlantic Cod Sandwich by removing the cheese and tartar sauce, keeping the lettuce, and adding mayo, tomato, raw onion, jalapeños, sour cream, and Cholula hot sauce.

A seafood version of a Cuban frita sandwich is possible. Order a North Atlantic Cod Sandwich, scrap the lettuce, cheese, and tartar sauce, add raw onion and ketchup, swap the hoagie roll for a regular burger bun, and top it with a small side of fries. To mimic founder Craig Culver's preferred order, start with a North Atlantic Cod Sandwich and request a buttered bun, American cheese, pickles, mayonnaise, raw onions, tomatoes, and bacon. You can also request this more simply by ordering a Culver's Bacon Deluxe and asking to substitute the meat for fried cod.

Compose Plated Entrees

Transform a fast food meal into a more elegant presentation. Order the North Atlantic Cod Dinner with mashed potatoes and broccoli, then combine sides of Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce, grilled mushrooms, and gravy to create a creamy mushroom sauce for the fish. For an Italian-inspired dish, order a cod or shrimp meal, request lemon wedges and mayonnaise, then mix them with the butter from a roll to make a lemon sauce for drizzling.

You can also create a substantial seafood chowder. Add Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp and fried cod to Culver's Boston Clam Chowder Soup, requesting a larger bowl if needed. A roll on the side is recommended.

Assemble Salads & Snacks

Create a sweet-and-spicy shrimp salad by ordering a Chicken Cashew Salad without the chicken and cheese, adding six Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, and drizzling with a mix of raspberry vinaigrette and Boom Boom sauce. For mini appetizers, order Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp and request extra rolls to assemble shrimp sliders, using a combination of tartar and cocktail sauce.

Finally, craft a 'Superfish' sandwich inspired by Denny's Superbird. Order a grilled cheese with American and Swiss cheeses, bacon, and tomato, and request the addition of a cod fillet, though you may need to add the fish yourself to prevent it from being crushed on the griddle. The source advises customers to be polite to staff and leave a generous tip for custom creations.