Open Up an Easy Meal With These 10 Tinned Fish Recipes

Remember when salmon and rice bowls were all over TikTok? Well, they’re back, but now with tinned fish. Change up the fish to change up the flavor.

Tinned sardines are an easy and flavorful protein in this quick pasta recipe. Get the kind in tomato sauce for an extra punch of flavor.

Other countries have been enjoying tinned fish forever before it became TikTok-trendy. Here, we learn about sprats, a cousin of sardines, best enjoyed on buttered rye bread with cucumbers, eggs and a chaser of homemade horseradish vodka (we’re going to need a recipe on that, too).

Tuna fish is a traditional filling for these rice triangles but mackerel, as shown here, makes it interesting.

Easy meal incoming! Smear toasted sourdough with Boursin cheese and top with jammy eggs, and smoked trout. Season to taste and you’ve got a great meal or snack.

Mix together homemade mayo, salmon, capers, herbs and more for this filling fish dip. Eat with crackers and veggies and you can call it dinner.

Smoked salmon and potato latkes are a classic combo. Add some kimchi and now you’re really cooking.

Charcuterie is a gentle introduction to tinned fish. You can crack open a couple of cans, pair them with pickles, cheeses and dips and learn what kind of tinned fish you enjoy most. This clip has some tips to get started.

Tinned mussels will wake up your quick dinner rut. It’s still pasta, but something new, too.

Justine gets into the tinned fish game with anchovies sautéed with beans and herbs. Serve with rice and cucumbers and it’s so satisfying.