Tinned fish boards have been all the rage recently. They’re like a charcuterie board but with a mix of flavor-packed, delicious tins of fish and seafood, chips, condiments and other small bites. Conservas, or food preserved in cans or jars, are popular in Spain and Portugal. Seafood conservas can include tuna, trout, salmon, anchovies, mussels, octopus, mackerel, and many more types of fish. In the last few years, more tinned fish brands are available in specialty markets and on restaurant menus in the US. Serve your tinned fish board with a trio of salts, pickled vegetables, olives, mustard, potato chips and crackers or french bread. You certainly could include your favorite cheeses and fruit, but it’s not necessary. This is a perfect board to put together as a light dinner or as an appetizer for guests.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tins good quality fish or seafood
- assorted olives
- cornichons or other pickled vegetables
- potato chips I love the Patatas Fritas by the Spanish brand Bonilla a la Vista
- crackers and/or toasted slices of crusty bread
- a selection of finishing salts
- extra-virgin olive oil optional
- assorted cheeses optional
- fresh or dried fruit optional
Instructions
- Open the tins of fish or seafood and drain only if necessary. Arrange the tins on a large serving board or platter. Add small bowls of olives, pickled vegetables and mustard, then fill in the board with potato chips, crackers and toasted bread. Finish with a few small piles of finishing salts and a drizzle of good olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately and let everyone build their own bites.
