Les Mouettes d'Arvor has been preserving French sardines in Brittany since the 1950s, and this tin adds a citrusy twist to the classic. Each fish is fished on a day boat, brought in fresh, and packed by hand in extra virgin olive oil with real lemon and a bit of salt. The result is a tin of sardines with olive oil and lemon that's clean, tender, and lightly bright, nothing fishy or overpowering about it.
What makes these sardines with olive oil and lemon different
Ingredients
Sardines (75%), extra virgin olive oil (18%), lemon (6%), salt. 115g / 4 oz tin, with 4 to 6 whole sardines inside.
Taste
Mild and clean, with a tender texture and a bright citrus note from the lemon. Not overly fishy or salty, with a light finish that makes it easy to eat straight from the tin.
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 extra lemon zest
- Served with cornichons, mustard, and a crisp white wine