Anchovy fillets in olive oil with capers
Our canned Cantabrian anchovy fillets come directly the wild waters of northern Spain, where dedicated fishermen catch the anchovies in a sustainable way. Carefully hand filleted and salted for that distinctive, rich flavor. This variation with capers is excellent for your seacuterie board or to give your pasta a flavourful boost!
Anchovy fisherman Emilio is one of the many fisehermen that head out various ports in the region every season. Emilio has been fishing with respect for nature and tradition for 41 years: “I learned the trade from my father and brother and bought my first boat from him”.
Pregnant? It’s best to avoid anchovies.
The Dutch Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) currently advises against eating anchovies during pregnancy. When assessing fish, substances such as mercury, dioxins and PFAS are taken into account. For anchovies, there is currently not enough data available to fully assess their safety. As a result, the Health Council of the Netherlands has not been able to issue specific advice, and we therefore follow the guidance of the Voedingscentrum.
Fish Tales anchovies are caught in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean (FAO 27), off the coast of Cantabria in Spain.
Our anchovy fillets are traditionally aged with love and craftsmanship in Spain for at least 6 months. During this process, the fillets are placed in salt and slowly fermented.
What makes this aging so special? It creates that rich umami flavour and removes any bitter aftertastes. Additionally, the anchovy develops a softer, creamier texture, and its colour changes from silver to a beautiful reddish-brown hue. The result? Top-quality anchovies, perfect for the connoisseur!
Anchovies are not pasteurised, because this process – which involves briefly heating food to kill bacteria and extend shelf life – would dissolve the delicate structure of the fillets. This allows our anchovy fillets to retain their beautiful texture and authentic taste, although they do have a somewhat shorter shelf life as a result.
After opening, canned anchovies and anchovies in a jar can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. To best keep the anchovies, store them in oil. Anchovy paste can be stored for up to 15 days after opening.
