Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil, Pinhais, Matosinhos, Portugal

Conservas Pinhais has been producing tinned fish by hand on the Portuguese coast for over a century, maintaining a meticulous, multi-step process rooted in tradition. Each tin is prepared with minimal mechanization, relying on skilled workers who carry forward generational knowledge. These skinless, boneless mackerel fillets highlight that approach. Clean, tender, and simply preserved in olive oil, they offer a more delicate expression of mackerel while still delivering richness and depth.

• PRODUCER: Pinhais
  
• ORIGIN: Matosinhos, Portugal
  
• FISH VARIETY: Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
  
• PREPARATION: Mackerel fillets are cleaned, hand-prepared to remove skin and bones, cooked, and packed in refined olive oil
  
• TEXTURE: Tender and delicate, with soft, cohesive flakes
• FLAVOR PROFILE:
  
  • Aromas: Light brine, soft olive oil, subtle nuttiness
    
  • Palate: Mild and savory with a gentle richness and clean fish character
    
  • Finish: Smooth and lingering, with a soft oil-driven roundness
• PAIRINGS:
  
  • Vinho Verde or dry Riesling
    
  • Light-bodied reds like Pinot Noir or Gamay
    
  • Simple salads, pasta, or grain bowls
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
  
  • Flaked over greens with lemon and olive oil
    
  • Tossed into warm pasta with garlic and herbs
    
  • Layered onto toast with fresh tomatoes or aioli
• INGREDIENTS: Mackerel, Olive Oil
  
• CAUGHT IN: Northeast Atlantic
  
• Size: 125g