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Whats out there now is a far cry from the soggy chicken-of-the-sea sandwiches that you endured through middle school.
Chelsea Kyle. Prop styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company.
Still need a little convincing?
Read on for some delicious, expert-approved tips for putting the tins to work.
Try out new varieties to find what you like.
If youre new to the tinned fish game, take some time to test the waters.
Use what you already knowand likeas a jumping-off point.
For instance, fans of fresh scallops will probably find canned versions just as tasty.
The texture of scallops holds really nicely even after its preserved, Kyogoku tells SELF.
Harbstreet is a huge fan of the offerings fromFishwifeespecially thespicy trio packwhich she says are worth the extra cost.
Mina Stone, chef and partner atMinasin Queens swears byPyscis tinned fish.
Put together a protein-packed rice bowl.
Theres truly no wrong way to make this, she says.
Turn seafood into soup.
Make umami-packed pasta sauce.
Canned fish is a surprising source of umamithe key to making all kinds of sauces sing.
Then serve with the pasta of your choosing.
Start your day with something fishy.
Fish forbreakfastis extremely common around the world, and were not just talking about lox on a bagel.
Takeappam with fish moilee, one of Georges favorite breakfasts.
But that saucy number isnt the only way to fill up on fish in the morning.
Serve it with a salad.
Its like a canned version of a French nicoise salad, she says.
The whole thing takes just minutes to prepare, but has the airand flavorof a fine-dining dish.
Blend anchovies with mayo for a pumped-up dip.
Taking your cooking skills to the next level doesnt have to requirefancy toolsor ingredients.
Whip up your own tasty salad dressing.
The mix of crunch and cheesy and creamy texture makes the perfect balance for an appetizer, he says.
Go Greek and eat fish with beans.
The combination of the three is incredibly good, she says.
Salty, sweet, and savory!
Create a fishcuterie board.
Feel like going the extra step?
Blend canned tuna or salmon for a pate that goes great on crackers, Stone says.
When in doubt, make a sandwich.
Your middle school lunches might have been on to something.
And tuna isnt the only way to eat tinned fish between two slices of bread.
Salmon and mackerel both make for a warm, cheesy riff on a tuna melt.
