Heat & Spice: Tinned Seafood with a Kick

Our Heat & Spice collection spans the full spectrum of tinned seafood with added warmth—from traditionally spiced Portuguese conservas to genuinely hot offerings. The collection includes authentic Portuguese-style tins - such as Jose Gourmet Spiced Small Sardines that feature gentle warming spices like bay leaf, clove, and mild chili that provide aromatic depth rather than heat. These traditional preparations offer a subtle tickle to the palate without any lingering burn, perfect for those who appreciate nuanced flavor enhancement.

At the other end of our heat spectrum are the truly fiery options for dedicated spice enthusiasts. Products like Wildfish Cannery's Habanero Smoked Salmon deliver genuine heat, with tender fish bathed in spicy habanero sauce that provides both immediate and lingering warmth. Between these extremes, you'll find medium-heat offerings like La Curiosa Mackerel Fillets with Curry & Piri Piri with piri-piri that build a pleasant warmth without overwhelming the fish's natural flavor. More confusingly, you may encounter La Curiosa Small Sardines with Padron Pepper or Chili and find neither of them are spicy at all, unless you decide to eat the pepper inside. We promise!

This diverse collection allows you to select tinned seafood that matches your preferred heat level. Use mild, aromatic spiced conservas to add subtle depth to pasta dishes or salads. For those who enjoy a genuine kick, our hot options make excellent additions to spicy rice bowls or can stand alone with cooling accompaniments like cucumber and crème fraîche.