Sardines with Oregano in Olive Oil, Mediterranean style
A Banca da Sardinha's Sardines with Oregano in Olive Oil bring a touch of the herb garden to the classic oil sardine. Not an overpowering spice, but a subtle Mediterranean note that adds depth to the mild fish.
Sardines with Oregano in Olive Oil from A Banca da Sardinha are the most Mediterranean variety in the range: 70 percent sardine fillets, combined with olive oil and a fine pinch of oregano. It is a small amount, but enough to give the familiar classic a whole new direction.
Herbal, earthy, Mediterranean
The oregano infuses the olive oil during the maturation period, giving it a fine, slightly earthy aroma that is reminiscent of Italian and Greek cuisine without overpowering the fish. Herbal, earthy, and Mediterranean—this is the impression you get with the very first bite, all while remaining clearly recognizable as a sardine.
With 13.2 g of fat per 100 g, this variety sits between the pure classic version and the brand’s spicier recipes. It is perfect cold straight from the can with a salad, or warm on pizza or in a quick pasta dish with tomatoes and garlic, where oregano is right at home.
If you prefer things completely pure, reach for the classic sardines in olive oil; if you prefer bell pepper over herbs, try the sardines with bell pepper in olive oil from the same producer. This oregano variety remains the most subtle seasoning in the entire range.
Pre-cooked, then marinated with herbs
As with all A Banca da Sardinha varieties, the sardines are caught fresh off the Portuguese Atlantic coast, cleaned by hand, and pre-cooked using the traditional method before being packed into the can with olive oil and oregano.
Each can is filled by hand and wrapped by hand in the attractive colorful paper, leaving the workshop only after several manual processing steps. They are caught using purse seine fishing, certified according to the MSC standard.
For food safety, Mediterran Food & Beverage also relies on clear, documented standards so you can rely on every single can.
One of many recipes from Lisbon
Behind A Banca da Sardinha is the Lisbon-based company Mediterran Food & Beverage, which has managed the brand since 2007 and expanded its range to include many recipes, from pure to spicy. We carry almost all of them, including this one as the only variety with a herbal note instead of lemon, chili, or bell pepper.
It is precisely this variety between classic and Mediterranean that has taken the brand beyond Portugal to England, the USA, and here to Germany, where it has long had dedicated fans in the delicatessen scene, even among those who are usually skeptical about herbs in fish.
Anyone who would like to try the entire A Banca da Sardinha range will find mild, smoked, and spicy varieties side by side, as well as other sardines from Portugal from different producers. Simply open and enjoy, best served with a piece of fresh white bread.
Content 120g – Drained weight 85g