Tinned fish appetizer

Tinned fish: It’s not a trend—it’s a lifestyle.

You probably have at least a few tins of fish in your pantry. We love to buy the budget-friendly, affordable, less-than-$5 oil-packed fish tins and zhuzh them ourselves. In less than 10 minutes, with ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen, a fine tin of fish becomes a briny, flavor-packed, choose-your-own-adventure meal. Whether it’s lunch for one or the centerpiece snack for guests, all you need for accompaniment is a hunk of bread and maybe a cold glass of wine.

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Think of this as a tuna sandwich with an elegant, adult twist. First, you’ll make a lemony garlic mayo to spread on toasted multigrain bread. You’ll nestle sardine fillets into the schmear, and pile a fresh fennel-radish salad on top. If you want a more filling meal, add a white bean salad or sliced summer tomatoes sprinkled with flaky sea salt.

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The almond purée that is added to the smoked trout will fool you into thinking there’s a boatload of dairy in this dip. It gives the dip an outrageously creamy consistency.

With a stash of perfectly preserved seafood, whipping up anything from a homey pasta to an elegant meal is as easy as popping open a tin.

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Mei ✨ Tinned Fish & Recipes on Instagram: "a tinned fish snacky plate 🐟🍽️ @frankceramics & @daywithmei"

Tinned fish: It’s not a trend—it’s a lifestyle.

Canned seafood is a versatile, protein-packed pantry staple. Learn why tinned fish has become so popular and get our favorite ways to use it, from appetizers to tacos.

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The Ruby Brink Bar & Butcher on Instagram: “Tinned fish plate is back! Currently featuring marinated sardines, smoked sprats & smoked oysters with lemon mayo & saltines. 🐟”

The fun part about this platter is that you can customize all the ingredients to what you love to eat. This is a seafood focused platter but that doesn't mean you can't add some charcuterie!

An easy snack or appetizer from the Piemonte region of Italy.