Summer offers us rich and tasty seasonal fish. Canned sardines shine in their fullness during this season of the year, as do anchovies, anchovies or Bonito del Norte.
Prepare some good summer appetizers for Sunday lunch and do not forget to serve the sardines, in addition to being delicious, it is a very popular fish all over the world.
What kind of fish is the sardine?
Sardines, the name by which we all know them, also acquire the name of European sardine or common sardine. The sardine is a species of fish that comes from the Clupeidae family, a unique species in its genus and closely related to anchovies and herrings. Like bluefin tuna, mackerel or salmon, sardines belong to the group of blue fish, those that help us keep cholesterol at bay.
Scientifically it is known as Sardina Pilchardus and it is characterized by having a very elongated body. Its back is grayish, with a mixture of blues and silvers, and its belly is completely silvery white. They can reach 25 cm, being one of the largest and longest dry water breeds, while their way of life is gathering in quite numerous banks.
It is very lucky to have sardines today. En is a fish that is abundant in our country, very cheap and that, in addition, is delicious.
Canned sardines are one of the best foods to include in a diet. Easy to eat, serve and enjoy product. Canned sardines are a versatile food, for a sandwich, for salads or for a toast of bread. And when we say that it is one of the best foods for the diet, it is because its great nutritional contributions are of a high level. So much so that canned sardines are recommended in delicate situations such as pregnancy.
Types of canned sardines that you can find in Gastronomic Spain
The offer of canned sardines offered by the Gastronomic Spain online market is very wide. To do this, we are going to give you a brief explanation of each of the options that are offered and, thus, you will no longer have to search your supermarket anymore.
Some of them are sure to be irresistible to you!
Sardines in Olive Oil
Canned sardines are preserved in olive oil. It is considered a good quality product since its flavor is ideal, slightly salty and with a fine texture that melts in the mouth.
Canned sardines can be found in two formats: pack of 2 cans of sardines and sardine cans individual format.
Sardines in Sunflower Oil
Canned sardines in sunflower oil make a perfect combination. The softness of sunflower oil with the characteristic flavor of sardines, transform this product into a delicious tapa with a touch of juiciness.
Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Canned sardines in tomato are a novel product, little known, but very tasty. Tomato sardines are made in the traditional way, they are 100% natural, with no preservatives or added colorings.
Spicy Sardines
Our spicy canned sardines come individually. It is a small delight, especially for lovers of spicy. Sardines are smaller in size than sardines and are preserved in sunflower oil, perfect for any occasion.
Sardines with Tomato
Like sardines with tomato sauce, canned sardines bathed in tomato and sunflower oil will not leave you indifferent. Try our sardines with tomato and give your palate a new pleasure.
Difference between sardine and anchovy
Sardines and anchovies can often be confused, but thanks to our article, from now on, you can easily differentiate them.
Basically they are very similar, but the sardine is much larger than the anchovy, however, the mouth is smaller and the belly is larger. While the anchovy is thinner or elongated.
Both sardines and anchovies can be cooked and presented in the same way. All the recipes that you can find for sardines: baked sardines, marinated sardines, fried sardines or grilled sardines, you can also use them with the anchovy.
Mackerel: another fish with good nutritional values
If canned sardines belong to blue fish, it is because their nutritional benefits are real. The same is also true for mackerel, thanks to its protein-packed meat, it contains different vitamins and minerals.
As for vitamins, being a fatty fish, it has vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. These vitamins promote the absorption of calcium and regulate its level in the blood.
Nutritional values very similar to those contained in canned sardines. Reason why, they are considered delicacies of our seas, because they are rich and inexpensive.
Gastronomic Spain, online store of typical Spanish products
Living abroad, we know the hard task of going to the supermarket and not finding Spanish products. Canned tuna can be a very typical product in all stores, but canned sardines or mackerel is not an easy task.
For this, Gastronomic Spain, thanks to its online store, offers you these products, such as canned sardines that are so difficult to find. We do not take care of the service and distribution, and shipping costs are FREE throughout Europe. Something very interesting to value.
But what if we tell you that we don’t just offer these products? You will surely be dancing with excitement. If you are a lover of a good Iberian ham, a good Albariño wine or you want to remember the flavors that saw you grow …
Do not hesitate to consult our entire online catalog of the most typical products of Spanish gastronomy! We assure you that you will be delighted!
