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Mackerel or Sardines in Creole Sauce
Today's recipe provides a perfect setting for our premium quality Portuguese Sardines and brand-new Atlantic Mackerel.
Both of these richly flavorful fish are high in omega-3s and come to us from a Portuguese family that's been picking and packing the finest sardines and mackerel for more than 100 years.
Our expert Portuguese partners select only fish harvested at the height of fat content and flavor, and process and cook them with the skill and care needed to ensure superior texture and flavor.
Mackerel or Sardines in Creole Sauce
This dish only needs some rice on the side to make a complete meal, but it's enhanced and complemented by a mixed green salad.
To make a great salad dressing, combine one part Vital Choice Organic Balsamic Vinegar with two parts Vital Choice Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and season the resulting blend with Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade mix.
Serves 2
1 (4‒3/8 oz) can Vital Choice Portuguese Sardines (ideally, our Sardines packed in Organic Tomato Sauce) or Vital Choice Atlantic Mackerel (oil- or water-packed)
Both of these richly flavorful fish are high in omega-3s and come to us from a Portuguese family that's been picking and packing the finest sardines and mackerel for more than 100 years.
Our expert Portuguese partners select only fish harvested at the height of fat content and flavor, and process and cook them with the skill and care needed to ensure superior texture and flavor.
Mackerel or Sardines in Creole Sauce
This dish only needs some rice on the side to make a complete meal, but it's enhanced and complemented by a mixed green salad.
To make a great salad dressing, combine one part Vital Choice Organic Balsamic Vinegar with two parts Vital Choice Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and season the resulting blend with Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade mix.
Serves 2
1 (4‒3/8 oz) can Vital Choice Portuguese Sardines (ideally, our Sardines packed in Organic Tomato Sauce) or Vital Choice Atlantic Mackerel (oil- or water-packed)
1/2 bell pepper, julienne
1/2 onion, julienne
4 cloves garlic, mashed
8 oz canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 organic bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoon organic ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon organic oregano
1/2 teaspoon organic cayenne pepper
Sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch minced cilantro or parsley
1/2 onion, julienne
4 cloves garlic, mashed
8 oz canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 organic bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoon organic ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon organic oregano
1/2 teaspoon organic cayenne pepper
Sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch minced cilantro or parsley
- In a medium to large pan heat olive oil, sauté bell pepper, garlic, and onion on medium high or medium until everything is fragrant and onion is translucent.
- Add tomato sauce, water, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
- Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, add sardines or mackerel, and cook on low for 20 minutes.
- Serve with rice and salad or steamed okra or asparagus
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