{"product_id":"gueyu-mar-chargrilled-sardine-loins-in-evoo","title":"Chargrilled Sardine Loins in EVOO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost tinned sardines are steamed before packing. Güeyu Mar does something different. Chef Abel Álvarez, the asador behind a celebrated seasonal restaurant on the Asturian coast, grills every piece of seafood over holm oak embers before it goes into the tin. The result is a sardine loin that carries genuine live-fire depth, something you can smell before you even taste it. These aren't the sardines you're picturing. They're meaty, firm, and rich in a way that makes you slow down. The loins are the center cut of the fish, which means more substance and a cleaner bite than a tail tin. Packed in Castillo de Canena Arbequina EVOO, one of Spain's most respected olive oils, chosen specifically because it doesn't compete with the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGüeyu Mar (loosely: \"eye of the sea\" in Asturian dialect) produces around 60,000 tins a year total across their entire line. That's a small number. It means Abel's team touches every tin. The sardines come from Asturias or Rias Baixas depending on the season, two of the most productive fishing regions on Spain's northern coast. The cannery operates next door to the restaurant, and the same tins sold here have been served to guests as part of a tasting menu. If you've ever wondered whether tinned fish can genuinely rival fresh, this is the tin to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChargrilled, not steamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every loin is cooked over holm oak embers before packing. Traditional canneries steam their fish. Güeyu Mar grills theirs. The difference in flavor is not subtle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe loin cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loins are the center cut of the sardine, trimmed away from the tail. More meat, fewer bones, and a firmer texture than most sardine tins you've had before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastillo de Canena Arbequina EVOO:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deliberately mild, fruity olive oil from one of Spain's most decorated estates. Abel chose it specifically so the oil supports the fish rather than overpowering it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarmed in the tin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sit the unopened tin in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes before opening. Serve directly on grilled bread with a pinch of flaky salt and fresh chives. This is how Abel serves them at the restaurant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a crisp white:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albariño or Txakoli. The salinity of the sardines and the bright acidity of either wine do something genuinely good together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver white beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm the beans with a splash of the tin's olive oil, add a few torn sardine loins on top, finish with lemon zest and parsley. Ten minutes, actual dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sardine loins (Sardina pilchardus), extra virgin olive oil, salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3 oz \/ 150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asturias or Rias Baixas, northern Spain (seasonal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purse seine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gueyu Mar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50430033264929,"sku":"GUE-SAR-174","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/3981\/9809\/files\/fishnook-tinned-seafood-cogueyu-marchargrilled-sardine-loins-in-evoo-6020145.jpg?v=1774913289","url":"https:\/\/shopfishnook.com\/products\/gueyu-mar-chargrilled-sardine-loins-in-evoo","provider":"FishNook Tinned Seafood Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}