{"id":19302,"date":"2024-08-21T09:52:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T16:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=19302"},"modified":"2024-09-26T16:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T23:01:20","slug":"best-canned-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-canned-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Best Tinned Fish and Seafood We\u2019ve Tried in Our Taste Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s cool to smell like tuna, folks. Because canned fish is fancy now. It\u2019s trendy. So get with it and stock up on a few cans of the best tinned fish and the best canned seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past few years, canned fish has gone from being a dusty staple in the back of the pantry to a shockingly expensive menu item at top restaurants. Apparently if you call it conservas<\/em> you can charge $20. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to pay quite<\/em> that much to enjoy the best canned fish and the best tinned seafood at home. That said, most of the really good stuff does cost a lot more than your basic can of Chicken of the Sea. That\u2019s because companies are sourcing high-quality seafood, packing it in really good oil, and definitely not holding back on design. Most of the best canned seafood we tasted looks so pretty in its packaging that you could display it in a curio case and no one would question you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to start simple with a canned tuna upgrade or are ready to go full smoked oyster, we have the best tinned seafood for you. Here are the top picks from all of our canned seafood rankings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following article contains affiliate links that may generate a small commission to us when you make a purchase through the link. Learn more about how we work with affiliates here<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Best Sardines<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nuri Sardines in Pure Olive Oil<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We tried a lot of canned sardines for this taste test, but when we tasted these, we just couldn\u2019t stop eating them. \u201cThese savory Portuguese sardines are nestled tightly in a tin of delicious, pungent olive oil, which magically permeates every nook and cranny of the small fish,\u201d Sporked<\/em> contributor Danny Palumbo wrote in his review<\/a>. You really have to try them and experience the nuanced, mild (in comparison to most other canned sardines) fishy flavor for yourself. Seriously, even sardine beginners should give these a chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned sardines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Ryan Martin \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Best Anchovies<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ortiz Jarred Anchovies<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Okay, these aren\u2019t technically in a can. They are in a jar. But when it comes to anchovies, it\u2019s all just about the same. These are straight-up decadent. \u201cThese come packed in delicious olive oil, which is much more flavorful than the neutral oils some other brands of anchovies come packed in,\u201d Danny wrote in his review<\/a>. \u201cOlive oil adds a beautiful richness to the anchovy\u2014it doubles down on the umami and ups the flavor considerably.\u201d These aren\u2019t your standard salt-bomb anchovies. They\u2019ll work great in a sauce, but you can put these on bread with really good butter<\/a> and you\u2019ll be happy, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned and jarred anchovies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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Best Smoked Trout<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fangst Regnbue \u00d8rred<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This canned smoked trout had Sporked<\/em> editor-in-chief Justine Sterling<\/a> all in a tizzy. \u201cI can\u2019t stop thinking about this canned smoked trout. It\u2019s just so good,\u201d she wrote in her review<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s practically a canned restaurant dish.\u201d The combination of delicate lemon, thyme, and juniper with the tender, smoky fish put this way at the top of the best smoked trout list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned smoked trout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Best Canned Salmon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Polar Salmon Fillets<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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According to our canned salmon taste tester, this stuff is so dang good it made him want to scream\u2014only the best tinned fish can elicit that kind of reaction. Unlike a lot of canned salmon, which can be pretty dry and flaky, Polar canned salmon fillets are extremely rich and silky, buttery and fatty. Really, this stuff almost tastes like it was poached in butter. Making an Emily Mariko salmon bowl<\/a> has never been easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned salmon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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Best Smoked Oysters<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Geisha Fancy Smoked Oysters in Sunflower Oil<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Grab a toothpick and get to snacking on these canned smoked oysters. They\u2019re not too big (canned oysters really shouldn\u2019t take more than one bite to eat) and they have a delicious smoky finish. Pair them with a full charcuterie board spread or simply place one on a saltine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned smoked oysters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9.5\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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Best Canned Tuna<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

American Tuna with Sea Salt<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You can feel pretty good about eating American Tuna\u2014it\u2019s pole-caught, sustainable, and packed in the Pacific Northwest. Nice. It also tastes great. It\u2019s extremely tuna-y but in the best way possible. \u201cIt\u2019s a really fresh, excellent product that fully embodies the canned tuna ethos,\u201d Danny wrote in his review<\/a>. It will elevate any tuna sandwich or salad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned tuna<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Ryan Martin \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Best Canned Crab Meat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cole\u2019s Select Snow Crab Wild Caught<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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World Market<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re not trying to spend the next few hours with a mallet and a little fork picking apart crab carcasses, the best canned crab comes in clutch. This canned crab meat from Cole\u2019s is a cut above the rest. It contains leg, claw, and body meat, and you can actually distinguish them from one another. If you regularly crave crab bisque and crab linguine, but you don\u2019t have the energy for cracking shells, this is the best canned seafood to have in the pantry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned crab meat\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ World Market<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8\/10<\/p>

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Best Fishwife <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fishwife x Fly By Jing Smoked Salmon in Chili Crisp<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to the tinned fish trend, no brand is more closely associated with its whole aesthetic than Fishwife, the cool girl canned seafood brand. When we sat down to taste everything currently available in their ever-expanding lineup of products, this collab with Fly by Jing (aka the cool girl chili crisp brand<\/a>) was our overall favorite. It\u2019s sweet, spicy, and a little smoky, and the fish itself is very high quality and silky. This stuff is ready to just dump on a bowl of white rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best Fishwife tinned fish<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Fishwife<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Best from Trader Joe’s<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trader Joe\u2019s Smoked Trout in Canola Oil<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Trader Joe\u2019s keeps up with the trends, so it\u2019s no wonder they have a big selection of tinned fish. The best tinned fish in their lineup? This smoked trout, which already has a cult following online. Now we know why. It\u2019s firm but flaky, smoky, and savory, and it leaves a fatty, oceanic flavor lingering on your palate in the best way possible. This is gonna make your aunt\u2019s trout dip recipe even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best Trader Joe\u2019s tinned fish<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Best Canned Clams<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bar Harbor Chopped Clams<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Whether you\u2019re making homemade clam chowder or turning a leftover slice of pizza into clam pizza, good canned clams are essential. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Bar Harbor, maker of our favorite clam chowder<\/a>, also sells the best canned clams. These are briny, chunky, and wonderfully tender, with just the right amount of chew. The best canned seafood might not always make sense on a seacuterie board, but this is an essential pantry staple for seafood lovers all the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ranking of the best canned clams\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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