“The long, firm Testa Wild Sicilian Sgombro packed in extra virgin olive oil are plain and pristine. They have a fresh, mild fish flavor”
“They have a fresh, mild fish flavor—not too far off from good quality tuna, and not as fishy and oily as some tinned mackerel can be. But the texture is more tender than most canned tuna, and not as dry. The fillets are meaty, dense, and a little juicy, breaking apart into large flakey chunks.”
Wirecutter might have heard the scoop from Florence Fabricant, who named this mackerel the “new competition for high-end tuna”.
Testa Wild Sicilian Sgombro: Easy to dress up, but good enough to eat plain
Their incredible texture really is addictive and there are countless ways to use them. We especially love them on a bruschetta with sundried tomatoes and caper leaves. They’re also outstanding on a simple green salad à la Corrado Assenza. Or, if you want something more substantial, combine them with capers, olives, and tomatoes to dress pasta corta.
Grazie Wirecutter for including Testa Conserve Sgombro in your tests. Complete the lineup with their anchovies and tuna next!