Sardines in Lemon Sauce

Conservas Santos is a Portuguese conservas producer rooted in the traditions of the Iberian canning industry — a craft built on the quality of Atlantic fish and a commitment to simple, honest preservation. This tin takes the sardine in a brighter, lighter direction: Atlantic sardines packed in sunflower oil with lemon flavour and salt, producing a preparation that is clean, fresh, and distinctly different in character from the olive oil and tomato formats in the range.

Lemon and sardine is a pairing with deep intuitive logic — the acidity of citrus lifting and brightening the rich, savoury depth of the fish, making the whole thing feel lighter and more refreshing than a straight olive oil tin. Packed in sunflower oil rather than olive oil, the flavour profile stays clean and the lemon comes through clearly, making this one of the most approachable and versatile tins in the Santos range — well suited to those who find the intensity of a straight sardine-in-olive-oil slightly forward, or who simply want something that tastes of spring and summer rather than the pantry. Excellent on a salad, over rice, or on lightly buttered toast with fresh herbs. A good entry point to the conservas category.

• 120g | Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Lemon Flavour, Salt
• Gluten Free | Conservas Santos | Portugal