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Horse Mackerel in Olive Oil and Basil, Ati Manel, Portugal

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Horse Mackerel in Olive Oil and Basil, Ati Manel, Portugal
Ati Manel revives century-old family canning traditions using quality regional fish and minimalist seasoning. This tin features horse mackerel—known locally as carapau—packed in olive oil with a touch of basil.

  • PRODUCER: Ati Manel

  • ORIGIN: Portugal

  • FISH VARIETY: Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)

  • PREPARATION: Whole fish are cleaned, lightly cooked, and preserved in olive oil with basil

  • TEXTURE: Firm and meaty with a clean, flaky bite

  • FLAVOR PROFILE:

    • Aromas: Herbaceous, briny, and savory

    • Palate: Bold and salty with mild fish flavor balanced by soft olive oil and basil

    • Finish: Clean and herbal with lingering salinity

  • PAIRINGS:

    • Crisp white wines, light chillable reds, or citrus-forward cocktails

    • Amaro, whiskey highballs, or dry vermouth

    • Salty cheeses or fresh pickles

  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

    • Toss into warm pasta with lemon and parsley

    • Serve on toast with shaved fennel or tomatoes

    • Add to a salad or build out a seacuterie board

  • INGREDIENTS: Horse mackerel, olive oil, basil, salt

  • CAUGHT IN: Iberian Peninsula

A compact, herb-laced conserva with just the right punch.

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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Ramaytush Ohlone (the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula) and the Wappo & Miwok (the original inhabitants of Napa County).