La Narval Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon - 120g

La Narval Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon

La Narval uses sardinillas (Sardina pilchardus), widely regarded as the finest sardine species for conservas, valued for flavour, texture, and natural fat balance. Sourced from local Portuguese waters, the sardines are caught by artisanal coastal fleets operating small boats that fish and return the same day, ensuring peak freshness and a responsible catch.

Each sardine is cleaned by hand and cooked prior to canning, a traditional step that sets the flesh and delivers a clean, consistent texture. Preserved in olive oil with fresh lemon slices, the preparation adds brightness and lift while keeping the focus on the fish.

Suitable for tapas, salads, or simple plated dishes. Best served at room temperature.

About the Producer

Conservas La Narval is a Galician conservera based in the Ría de Arousa, one of Europe’s most respected fishing estuaries. The company operates with a clear purpose: to preserve the traditional Galician approach to seafood conservation through precision, restraint, and respect for raw material.

La Narval works with locally landed fish and shellfish, sourced seasonally from small coastal boats operating under regulated quotas. Only seafood at optimal maturity is selected, prioritising texture, natural fat content, and flavour over volume or yield.

Processing is deliberately hands-on and minimal. Fish and shellfish are hand-cleaned, hand-trimmed, and hand-packed, then preserved using simple, time-tested preparations designed to enhance the character of the seafood rather than dominate it.

Today, Conservas La Narval combines traditional craftsmanship with modern food safety standards, producing conservas defined by clarity, balance, and consistency. Their tins reflect the essence of Galician coastal cuisine—honest, precise, and uncompromising.