Introducing the Gusti summer survival kit: Mackerel packed in Sicilian EVOO. Testa wild fish is our latest launch and it has already gained the status of last-minute meal lifesaver, especially in these steamy weeks. You pop the jar, pull out the fillets, and you’re in for a refreshing + flavorful bite.
It belongs to the pesce azzurro category and it’s abundantly available in the Mediterranean. With our amica tinned fish connoisseur Mei we put together some tasting notes.
Sgombro or Mackerel, stummu ucchiutu in Sicilian, is the mackerel with large eyes. Each oily fish is about 25 cm long from head to tail.
🐟 TASTE: mellow, almost sweet, buttery mouthfeel.
SERVING TIPS + PAIRINGS
Mackerel has an elegant flavor, never overly fishy or pungent. It really shines if paired with classic Italian umami ingredients like capers and caper leaves, olives, or sundried tomatoes. Bruschetta, salads, pasta fredda, there are endless combinations with these gems of the Mediterranean; here are our favorite 15-mins recipes.
