The Best Tinned Fish

Is there any food as versatile or varied as seafood in a can? Depending on what’s in it, a tin of fish could be equally at home on a camping trip, at a cocktail party, in a lunch box, or served at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Maybe that explains the recent surge in popularity in the US (elsewhere, it never went out of style). Maybe the pretty packaging has something to do with it too. Maybe it’s all that plus the simple truth, already well-known to many, that good tinned fish can be a treat on the level of expertly crafted charcuterie or finely aged cheese.

That’s the kind of tinned fish that this guide covers. It does not include plain tuna, plain sardines, or salt-cured anchovies—though you can find truly special versions of all of these things, too. These are all staples in their own rights, and we plan to cover each in a dedicated guide in the future. For now, we’re focused on tinned fish that feels special or doesn’t fit neatly in a category.

In all I, along with several other members of Wirecutter’s kitchen team, tasted 109 promising-looking tins and jars of fish from Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Denmark, Japan, China, and the US, and landed on 24 favorites.

The following picks are all things we’d happily serve at a party or give as a gift, though many would also make a nice meal for one.

Fonte: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tinned-fish/