Easy Seafood Ideas for Lent and Beyond
Conservas are our dinner hack.
What are conservas exactly? Conservas are tinned or canned fish and they can make your meal prep a breeze. The average can of tuna on a typical shelf is nothing special, BUT just like there are artisans curing salami, there are special preserved seafood creations too, made by masters of the craft. In Europe, conservas are a part of the culture, it's time we embrace it too.
In places like Spain, conservas are often served simply, with bread, fresh greens and wine, but here are some other ways to enjoy the artisan seafood we carry:
Ready-To-Serve Favorites
What are conservas exactly? Conservas are tinned or canned fish and they can make your meal prep a breeze. The average can of tuna on a typical shelf is nothing special, BUT just like there are artisans curing salami, there are special preserved seafood creations too, made by masters of the craft. In Europe, conservas are a part of the culture, it's time we embrace it too.
In places like Spain, conservas are often served simply, with bread, fresh greens and wine, but here are some other ways to enjoy the artisan seafood we carry:
Ready-To-Serve Favorites
- Cantabrian anchovy and tuna pate or Mouttes d'Arvor scallop rillettes served with crackers and olives.
- We just picked up a canned lobster from Scout Canning CO, it's nothing like the imitation stuff and gives us a taste of the coast. Serve simply with bread, crème fraiche and any herbs you have on hand.
Fish Dinners
- Branzino stirred into room-temp Fregola pasta, served as a salad tossed with your best EVOO, salted capers, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Make a cozy, quick pasta dish with Espinaler Sardines and sautéed tomatoes and garlic. Try this recipe.
Sandwich Ideas
- Ritrovo tuna with calabrian chile mixed with Kewpie mayo and chopped cornichons served on a baguette.
- High quality Wildfish Cannery King Salmon served on pullman toast with herb chèvre and sliced cucumbers.
Let us know which recipe idea strikes your fancy and we will have your order packed up for you for pick-up or shipping. Or come shop our conservas selection in the store!
- Shop Staff
