{"product_id":"jose-gourmet-trout-fillets-olive-oil-lemon","title":"Trout Fillets w\/ Lemon in EVOO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rio Coura runs cold and clear through the mountains of northern Portugal, and it's where José Gourmet sources the rainbow trout for this tin. These are freshwater fish raised in small-scale aquaculture operations close to the cannery, which means they travel a short distance between harvest and tin. Each fillet arrives at the facility on the day it's caught, gets hand-cleaned by José Gourmet's team, and is packed with a slice of lemon and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil. No smoke, no sauce, nothing complicated. The lemon here isn't a seasoning blast — it's a quiet brightness that lifts the natural sweetness of the trout and keeps the overall profile clean and fresh-tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosé Gourmet is a Portuguese conservas brand known as much for its illustrated packaging as for its sourcing discipline. Their trout range draws from the cold freshwaters of northern Portugal, a region where trout has been a fixture on the table for generations. This tin is part of their ABC+ line, designed around simplicity and ingredient transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-Day Harvest to Tin:\u003c\/strong\u003e José Gourmet's trout fillets are delivered to the cannery and tinned on the day of harvest. That timeline is short enough to matter — it's why the fish tastes fresh rather than processed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRio Coura Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced specifically from the Rio Coura in northern Portugal, a cold, clean freshwater river system well-suited to trout. Small-scale aquaculture operations keep production close to the source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Packed in the Tin, Not Added After:\u003c\/strong\u003e A slice of smooth lemon is placed inside each tin before sealing, allowing the citrus to infuse the olive oil during packing. The result is a subtle, integrated brightness rather than an added-flavor afterthought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream Cheese Toast with Capers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread thick cream cheese on toasted rye or pumpernickel, lay trout fillets across the top, add a few capers, and finish with a crack of black pepper and a thin slice of red onion. The lemon-infused oil drizzled over the top ties everything together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFennel and Arugula Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinly shaved fennel, arugula, and Castelvetrano olives dressed with the tin's olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Break trout fillets into large pieces across the top. A salad that actually functions as a meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Potato and Herb Bowl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boiled new potatoes halved and tossed warm with chopped dill, flat-leaf parsley, a spoonful of whole-grain mustard, and the tin oil. Add trout fillets on top and serve immediately. The warmth of the potatoes and the cool, bright fish make a good contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), extra virgin olive oil, lemon, salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2 oz (90g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rio Coura, northern Portugal (small-scale freshwater aquaculture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater aquaculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jose Gourmet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52615051706657,"sku":"JOS-TRO-691","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/3981\/9809\/files\/FishNookTinnedSeafoodCo_JoseGourme_SmokedTroutinOliveOilwithLemon_HeroImage_Front.jpg?v=1778625167","url":"https:\/\/shopfishnook.com\/products\/jose-gourmet-trout-fillets-olive-oil-lemon","provider":"FishNook Tinned Seafood Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}