These tinned fish johnnycakes feature a light and crisp corn cake with smoked tinned fish pate, creme fraiche, chives, and maple butter. It’s directly inspired by the johnnycake on the menu at Neptune Oyster in Boston, MA, where the Neptune…
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Tinned Smoked Mussel Sundae
This sundae combines two of my longtime beloved research subjects: tinned fish and ice cream. Vanilla bean ice cream is topped with a creamy smoked mussel fudge, passion fruit gel, ginger cracker toffee, and fried curry leaves. This sundae is…
Simple Smoked Salmon Dip
This smoked salmon dip is a perfect appetizer that comes together in one bowl, in just 5 minutes. The dip is savory and spreadable—perfect for smearing on toast or dipping with crackers and crudite. The base of the dip is…
Monkfish Liver in Yuzu Kosho Ponzu
Monkfish liver with yuzu kosho ponzu is a luxurious appetizer that comes together in less than 10 minutes. Canned monkfish liver is a shortcut to a perfectly tender texture that’s ready to serve without any additional cooking time. What does…
Tinned Squid with Parsley Vinaigrette
This quick recipe is an elegant upgrade to any tin of squid (or any tinned fish for that matter) for a vibrant and balanced appetizer or lunch. I recommend serving with toast or over salad greens to soak up the…
Tinned Smoked Salmon Dip
This tinned smoked salmon dip comes together in minutes with pantry staples. Salmon dip is a staple in Alaska, with limitless variations. I adapted this smoked salmon dip recipe from Rico Worl, a Tlingit-Athabascan artist who collaborated with Wildfish Cannery…
Tinned Fish with Dressed Winter Citrus
Brighten your table with this quick, refreshing small plate that pairs pantry-staple tinned fish with vibrant winter citrus. My plate features canned hake, but feel free to swap it for any tinned white fish, tuna, or mackerel. The citrus pictured…
Tinned Calamari and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
This 10 minute recipe requires no cooking thanks to tinned calamari. Get all the ingredients from Trader Joe’s while you pick up their tinned calamari.
Mackerel Lettuce Tomato Sandwich (MLT)
You’ve heard of the BLT, now get ready for the MLT— that’s mackerel lettuce tomato, baby! Bacon is salt-cured and (sometimes) smoked pork, so what if we give mackerel that same treatment? You end up with a delightfully smoky, savory,…
Tinned Smoked Salmon with Crispy Rice and Sesame Sauce
Luscious smoked salmon meets crispy rice, bright watermelon radishes, tangy mandarins, and a velvety sesame sauce in this simple tinned fish recipe. This quick and delicious recipe comes together in just 20 minutes thanks to the smoked salmon, which is…
Marinated Mussel Salad
What tin of mussels should I use for this recipe? This recipe was made for the Fangst Limfjord Blue Mussels No. 1, which is flavored with dill and fennel seeds. The vegetables and fruits work well with the marinade from…
Sardine Jumeokbap (Tinned Brisling Rice Balls)
Korean rice balls (jumeokbap) are the perfect for a lunch on the go or a picnic. They’re light, delicious and easy to make with the convenience of tender tinned sardines. Jumeokbap (주먹밥) translates to “fist rice”, and are often included…