Prepared in the traditional style of Concarneau, these sardines are packed in a classic French persillade—garlic and parsley butter—and meant to be gently warmed before serving. Rich, herby, and deeply satisfying.
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PRODUCER: Les Mouettes d’Arvor (Conserverie Gonidec)
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ORIGIN: Concarneau, Brittany, France
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FISH VARIETY: Sardines (Sardina pilchardus)
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PREPARATION: Locally caught sardines packed in garlic and parsley butter
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TEXTURE: Tender and toothsome with crispy skin if seared
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FLAVOR PROFILE:
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Aromas: Brown butter, garlic, and herbs
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Palate: Rich and savory with a delicate herbal finish
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Finish: Long, buttery, and satisfying
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PAIRINGS:
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Chardonnay, Chablis, or dry Normandy cider
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Rustic bread, potatoes, or green beans
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
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Warm in a pan and serve over steamed potatoes or lentils
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Enjoy cold over a bitter greens salad with mustard vinaigrette
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Flake onto toast with pickled shallots
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INGREDIENTS: Sardines, butter, garlic, parsley, salt
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CAUGHT IN: Northeast Atlantic (France)
French comfort food in a tin—warm, aromatic, and classically coastal.