Bright lemon, herbaceous thyme and rich wild-caught mackerel make this Miss Can tin feel like a ready-made Mediterranean lunch. Hand-packed in Portugal, all you really need to add is some crusty bread or crackers to make it a meal.

What Does Tinned Mackerel Taste Like?

Mackerel is richer and more flavorful than mild fish like cod or whitefish, with a tender, meaty texture and natural oiliness. In other words: it’s pretty darn rich. But the lemon and thyme helps balance that out, making for a tinned mackerel that’s fresh and bright.

Our Favorite Ways to Eat Mackerel with Thyme & Lemon

Try it:

• Straight from the tin with crusty bread
• Over roasted potatoes
• With arugula and a squeeze of lemon for the simplest lunch salad
• On toast with mashed white beans
• Tossed with pasta
• With crackers, olives and pickled vegetables
• In a meal bowl with rice

And don't discard the olive oil in the tin! Spoon it over potatoes or soak it up with crusty bread. 

Why It’s a Relish Fave

Miss Can’s US headquarters is based in Wheeling, IL, which makes it kind of local, right? The brand uses traditional Portuguese preserving methods, and the lemon-thyme flavor here makes mackerel a little more approachable to anyone who hasn’t tried it yet.

Product Details

• Brand: Miss Can
• Wild-caught mackerel
• Hand-packed in Portugal
• Packed in olive oil with lemon-thyme and salt
• 100% natural ingredients