Nuri Mackerel in Olive Oil

Nuri has been making tins in Matosinhos since 1920. The fish is bought fresh at the market first thing in the morning and canned the same day — 37 distinct steps from catch to sealed tin, every one done by hand.

Mackerel is the richest fish in the Nuri range — bold, oily and full-flavoured in a way that sardines are not. In olive oil with nothing else added, the quality of the fish and the quality of the oil are the whole story. There is nowhere for either to hide. Nuri's mackerel holds up: firm, meaty and clean, with the oil carrying the flavour without heaviness.

Don't discard the oil — it has taken on the fish and is worth using. Fold the mackerel through warm pasta with garlic and a handful of parsley. Layer onto thick toast with a squeeze of lemon and some pickled onion. Or eat straight from the tin with good bread and a cold glass of wine.

Nutrition & Ingredients

Per 100 g

Ingredients: Mackerel (fish) (72%), olive oil (27%), salt.

Allergens: Contains fish.

Brand

Nuri is the cult brand of Conservas Pinhais & Cia, operating out of Matosinhos since 1920. Every tin goes through 37 artisanal steps — fish bought fresh at the market that morning, prepared entirely by hand, wrapped in the distinctive paper that has become one of the most recognised packages in tinned fish. Limited annual production. A benchmark for the category.

Product Details

• Origin: Portugal
• Net weight: 125 g
• Storage: Room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Shelf life: See tin for best before date.
• Consumption: Suitable for general consumption including children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Not suitable for those with a fish allergy.