April 2026 Catch of the Month: Citrus, Spice, and Everything Nice 🍋🌶️

From award-winning producer, Paulo Dias comes a brand so beautiful you'll want to savor the packaging just as much as what's inside.  Exclusive to TinCanFish in the USA, we're featuring Cantara Creative and the entire assortment we have in stock.  The Cantara Creative box includes 7 items for $54.99:  1 Cantara Creative - Octopus in Olive Oil 1 Cantara Creative -  Squids Stuffed Portguguese Style (Replacement) 1 Cantara Creative - Mussels in Escabeche  1 Cantara Creative - Sardines in Olive Oil with Oregano (Replacement) 1 Cantara Creative - Mussels in Escabeche (Spicy) *** (Out of Stock) 1 Cantara Creative - Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil (Replacement) 1 Cantara Creative - Sardines in Olive Oil w/ Lemon 1 Cantara Creative - Sardines in Tomato Picante ***(Out of Stock) 1 Cantara Creative - Sardines in Tomato Sauce 1 Cantara Creative - Sardines in Olive Oil 1 Cantara Creative - Sardines in Organic EVOO This is a great chance to try one of our newest brands!

6 (six) assorted tins of imported Portuguese produced Mackerel(Cavala) varieties.  This random assortment is a curated flight that highlights the different production methods and flavors throughout Portugal. Mackerel is a firm & rich tasting oily fish with high health & wellness attributes, but when tinned the flavor mellows.  Tinned mackerel is great when served directly out of a can or can be used in recipes due the firmness that flakes more like tuna than sardines.  A Pairing of crackers are included for an easy snack. Shipping included! VARIETIES INCLUDE: Whole Mackerel - BELA & Manna use the whole mackerel with skin & bones(both edible), but no head, tails, or scales.  Amazing presentation and plating due to the striking pattern and great for coating and frying Mackerel Filets - the most common tinned method due to the size that lends itself very well for the inclusion of recipes like salads, soft tacos, or omelets. FLAVORS VARIETIES INCLUDE: Piri-Piri - Portugal's most famous hot-pepper!  Mild by world hot pepper scales, but has a long finish that is great with a smoke hinting and perfect accompaniment for tinned fish.  Can be aroma or the actual pepper. Escabeche - Iberian staple sauce that is vinegar based and may include flavors like tomato paste, onion, garlic, sugar and salt.  Sublime and a great sauce for fish. Escabeche Piquante - A spicy version of the Iberian's most famous sauce. Spiced Flavor - This is not necessarily hot spicy, but spiced with with ingredients like cardamom and/or cloves and usually includes slice of carrot or cucumber.  Often times there is a hot pepper included, but usually muted. Mustard - A classic vinaigrette  Portuguese Preparation - with carrot, onion, clove and piri-piri Garlic & Parsley Mediterranean - with Oregano Sample Brands and Flavors: BELA, Briosa, Good Boy, Jupiter, Manna, Manna Gourmet, Minerva, (6 random items total)

Portuguese Sardine 6-Pack Variety Assortment Enjoy 6 assorted tins of premium, imported Portuguese sardines (sardinha), each selected to showcase the incredible range of flavors and traditional preparation methods found across Portugal. This curated assortment offers a true tasting flight — from delicate small sardines perfect for recipes, to whole fish that make a striking plate presentation! Sardines are rich in omega-3s and packed with protein, offering a naturally flavorful and nutrient-dense option. Delicious straight from the tin or incorporated into salads, pasta, tapas, and more! Variety Types May Include: Whole Sardines – Skin and bones intact (both edible), no head, tails, or scales. Excellent presentation and ideal for frying or plating whole. Small Sardines – The most common tinning size, perfect for incorporating into salads, tacos, omelets, and more. Skinless & Boneless – Convenient, tender, and ready for recipes. Flavor Varieties Include: Piri-Piri – Portugal’s famous mild chili pepper, offering a gentle heat with a lingering finish. Escabeche – A tangy Iberian vinegar-based sauce with tomato, onion, garlic, and spices. Spiced – Aromatic spices like cardamom or clove, often with a slice of carrot or cucumber. Mediterranean – Infused with oregano. Lemon – Light and citrusy. Tomato Sauce – Rich and savory. Olive Oil – Classic, pure, and versatile. Vegetable Oil – Smooth and mild. Sample Brands in Rotation:BELA, Briosa, Cantara, Da Rocha,, MAR Brand, Manna Gourmet, Minerva, Porthos.(6 random tins per pack – selections vary.) Shipping Included!

  The MAR Brand Variety Pack developed by a 4th generation cannery family; Senhor Ricardo Real-Reynal, and includes Sardines, Mackerel, Codfish, Mussels, Tuna, and  and more recently adding Mussels, Tuna, Squids, and Octopus to their variety! Produced with utmost care and detail to ingredients and production methods Mar represents classic quality and taste  The label artwork features sea charts and a compass recalling the master Portuguese navigators and explorers and also offering a path in todays confusing landscape of tinned seafood. Each 6 Pack will include a variety of fish that are produced by the Mar Brand, which may include Sardines, Mackerels, Codfish, Tuna, Mussels, Squids, and Octopus! TOTAL: 6 items for $36.00 * MAR Brand is imported to the USA exclusively by Tin Can Fish and is available in the USA with no delivery fee to all 50 states. *   MAR Brand was produced in the summer and fall of 2021. The flavors are clean and bright.  Order 1-pack for today and 1-pack to keep in the cupboard and marinate for a year!

Cantara Creative's Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil provides an easy-to-prepare, delicious seafood meal. This six-pack provides high-quality, wild-caught mackerel, lightly packed in a mild blend of extra virgin olive oil. This combination ensures a nutritious and flavorful meal that's low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids. 

Briosa Gourmet Mackerel Fillets in Spiced Olive Oil  These Mackerel fillets are packed with delicious flavor in olive oil and spices. In fact, many people prefer the taste of mackerels over tuna! 6-Pack BRC Global Standards meeting the requirements of the international food safety management system Good source of omega-3 fatty acids that prevent heart disease Full of Vitamin B12 which is essential for your immune and nervous system Full of Vitamin D which displays anti-inflammatory actions Packed in organic olive oil Package contains: 120g Produced in the seaside town of Figueria Da foz There are a wide range of beneficial vitamins and minerals as well as a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids and protein in each fish making it a perfect healthy snack or meal addition. Mackerel is one of the tastiest fish you can get especially when packed in spices and olive oil!

Cantara Brand takes great care in preparing their foods the artisinal way. All of their fish go through a rigorous selection process, each hand picked one by one with excellent quality which reflects the care they take with each of their products. Hand wrapped in an expression of the artisan's art.  Squid is a highly nutritious food and an excellent source for lots of healthy nutrients including protein, zinc, phosphorus, Vitamin B-12, copper, and more! Small squids are delicately stuffed and canned by hand in a tomato, rice, and onion based sauce with the perfect amount of salt and spices. This 6-Pack ensures a flavorful and unforgettable taste for every meal.

Porthos is one of the oldest and largest canned fish factories in Portugal. It is located in Matosinhos, an area well known for its fishing traditions. Porthos sardines are some of the tastiest sardines you can get mixed with olive oil and sauces.  Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that prevent heart disease Comes in a case of 6 Individual packages contain: 125g  Sardines are protein packed, low calorie, and no carbs. They are a naturally tasty seafood making them great as a healthy snack or as an addition to a meal.