Cheese Board with Conchita Calamari

Conchita Giant Calamari in Sunflower Oil

Serving a mix of tins of seafood and fish with cheeses and whatever accoutrements I have on hand has been one of my favorite things to serve this summer when the weather is hot and I don’t feel like sweating over the stove. Accompany it with some nice rustic bread, and it makes for a filling interactive meal. Conchita’s Giant Calamari in Sunflower Oil is a great variation from fish and super affordable as a daily driver at less than $4 per can!

I’m also a big fan of using endives as the vessel for the toppings, in place of bread when I don’t have any on hand. It’s super healthy and low carbs.

Whenever I pop open a tin dressed in olive oil, it’s essential to save that flavorful oil! I drain the cans to make a flavorful salsa / bruschetta of sorts using shallots and whatever herbs I’ve got growing or on hand. The shallots impart a nice zest and umami and makes a great accompaniment to the tinned fish to eat over endives or bread. Recipe below.

Tomato and Shallot Salsa with Sardine Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 1 can Extra virgin olive oil drained from a can of sardines
  • 1/2 cup Shallots, finely diced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • A splash of lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • Fresh herbs like dill or basil to your liking
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all into a bowl
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving so ingredients have time to meld
Taste
Price

Price rating by USD
$: 0 - 5
$$: 6 - 15
$$$: 16+

Origin
Spain
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