Nuri Spiced 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.

This is the spiced version of the mackerel: the same bold, oily Atlantic fish in olive oil, with chilli, cloves, black pepper, bay and a base of cucumber and carrot built into the tin. The spice adds heat that suits mackerel particularly well — it's a rich, assertive fish, and the warmth of the chilli and cloves cuts through rather than competes. A more complex tin than the classic, and one that stands on its own.

Serve on thick toast with a little crème fraîche to temper the heat. Stir through pasta with capers and a squeeze of lemon. Or eat straight from the tin — it needs no embellishment.

Nutrition & Ingredients

Full nutrition table not confirmed from official source — pull from tin label before publishing.

Ingredients: Mackerel (fish) (72%), olive oil (22%), cucumber, chilli (2%), carrot, salt, cloves, black pepper, bay.

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.