Fishwife tinned fish

An Eater’s Guide to Tinned Fish at the Deli in this Pantry Staples post about tinned fish and pantry staples from Zingerman's Deli experts.

Cofounder Becca Millstein chats with us about why she decided to start Fishwife, shares a favorite recipe and more.

We dive into the tinned fish craze with our tips on where to buy locally, which fish to try and what to pair it with for the perfect meal.

Tinned fish: It’s not a trend—it’s a lifestyle.

It’s more than just a mash-up; it's a collaboration between two friends!

For the snack platter: Crackers Butter, seasoned with flakey salt and aleppo A tin of Fishwife anchovies Castelvetrano olives Honey & cardamom pickled carrots For the honey & cardamom pickled carrots: Enough carrots to fill a 1 quart mason jar (the amount will largely vary on the type of carrot you’re using - if using tiny market carrots, feel free to pickle them whole. If using a more standard large carrot, either slice them on a mandoline or cut into bite size pieces) 1 ¼ cup apple cider…

The most challenging (but also the most fun) part of this 'recipe' is the sourcing of the tinned fish. There are no boundaries, and the selections should be based on the highest-quality available and personal choice. I dabbled in tin fish in Spain and in Italy. After trying things I would never have tried but for them being served to me, I found I loved tinned octopus. I couldn't wrap my taste buds around mackerel (probably because it is a fish I do not enjoy when prepared as sushi or cooked…

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Enjoy delicious tinned fish straight out the tin or in a simple meals. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Fishwife recipes make eating seafood easy.