French Sardines, Brittany Style
Real French sardines, hand-packed the day they're caught.
Les Mouettes d'Arvor has been preserving French sardines in Brittany since the 1950s, and this tin shows why. Each fish is fished on a day boat, brought in fresh, and packed by hand in extra virgin olive oil with just a bit of salt. The result is a tin of French sardines with a clean texture and a mild flavor, nothing fishy or overpowering about it.
What makes these French sardines different
In detail
Ingredients
Sardines, extra virgin olive oil, salt. 115g / 4 oz tin, with 4 to 6 whole sardines inside.
Taste
Mild and clean, with a tender texture and a light finish from the olive oil. Not overly fishy or salty, closer to a delicate white fish than a strong-tasting sardine.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place before opening. Once opened, refrigerate and eat within 2 days.
Serving ideas
- On grilled sourdough with salted butter and radishes
- Flaked into a warm potato salad with shallots and herbs
- Tossed with linguine, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest
- Served with cornichons, mustard, and a crisp white wine