Sardines in organic churned butter for pan-heating 115g

The organic churned butter sardines to pan-fry from La Compagnie Bretonne offer an original and delicious way to enjoy sardines. First, the cannery selects fresh sardines during the peak fishing season. Then the team cooks them briefly in water before placing them carefully by hand into the tin. Finally, they cover the sardines with organic Breton semi-salted churned butter, which gives the recipe its rich and tender texture.

To enjoy them, simply warm the sardines gently in a pan for a few minutes. As the butter melts slowly, it releases the full flavour of the fish. As a result, this traditional Breton recipe becomes a comforting and easy dish for a convivial meal.

Serving ideas

• With boiled potatoes
• As a filling for buckwheat crêpes
• With sautéed vegetables
• On toasted bread for a quick meal

Seasonal fishing
The sardine Sardina pilchardus is caught during the peak season from May to October. During this period the fish becomes more fleshy and therefore more flavourful. The sardines mainly come from several fishing ports along the Breton coast:

• Lorient
• Concarneau
• Douarnenez
• Saint-Guénolé
• Sometimes Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in Vendée

Traditional production in Penmarc’h
La Compagnie Bretonne processes the sardines fresh in its cannery in Penmarc’h. The team places the fish in the tins by hand using the traditional “en bleu” method. As a result, the backs of the sardines remain visible when the tin is opened, which reflects authentic artisanal know-how.

• Traditional manual packing
• “En bleu” method with visible backs
• 4 to 6 sardines per tin

Fishing area

Fishing area: sardines caught in the North-East Atlantic Ocean (FAO 27).

Nutritional values per 100 g