Canned fish is one of our secret weapons for adding depth of flavor to our cooking, combating snacktime boredom and creating hors d'oeuvres that look and taste fancy with minimal effort.
That's why we were excited to try these new delights from French seafood cannery Les Mouettes d'Arvor, including two varieties of tender, flaky mackerel and some spicy sardines in extra virgin olive oil. Keep a few cans in the pantry, and you'll be ready for any last-minute guests or fish cravings that swim your way.
Mackerel Fillets in Creamy Mustard Sauce
Rich, mellow fish in a warmly spiced sauce of Dijon mustard, fresh cream, Champagne vinegar and white wine.
To Snack: Eat on toasted rye bread with chopped red onion and dill or parsley.
To Serve: Mash with crème fraîche or sour cream and a little lemon juice to make an elegant mackerel pâté.
Mackerel Fillets in White Wine Sauce
Pickle-like fish in a light sauce of dry Muscadet white wine, lemon, onion, carrot, cornichons, salt and spices.
To Snack: Flake over a green salad.
To Serve: Mix with a beaten egg, chopped green onion and breadcrumbs, then shape into small patties and fry until golden. Voila, mackerel cake appetizers.
Sardines in Olive Oil & Chile
Packed with extra virgin olive oil and spicy chile peppers, these sardines have dark, meaty flavor and heat that builds in the mouth.
To Snack: Lay on top of avocado toast.
To Serve: Make Pasta con le Sarde, leaving out the hot pepper flakes... unless you like it really spicy.
Go Fish
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