Matiz Spicy Wild Spanish Sardines in Olive Oil and Piri Piri Pepper, 4.2 oz (4.2 Ounce (Pack of 12))

This like all other Matiz sardines are the #1 quality sardines for this price range. You can pay more for uber high quality Spanish sardines and perhaps someday I will try them. Until my trust fund ship sails into port these are my top choice and are better than any other sardines. These are my favorite because they have a little spicy pepper but don't be turned off too much as these aren't very hot. Full transparency - I wished they were about 5 times as hot but whatever they are still great flavor. My wife prefers the lemon flavored ones which also have a subtle flavor that you would never notice if these were poor quality fishy tastin' ones. Packed in olive oil so healthy Omega-3's are here to be had in the right oil for healthy living. These only come in hole fishes without the heads so if you are looking for fillets then look for kippers and not these. To me this is no big deal but some folks need to know. I began with smoked kippers and if you are a little squeamish like me that's where you probably need to start as well. Just work your confidence up to whole sardines and try these first before those cheap ones you find in the store.

These are absolutely divine. I will often get sardines from the grocery store just for the nutritional benefits, but these I actually thoroughly enjoy eating. The quality of the sardines themselves are superior but the flavor in the oil takes it over the top. Amazing on a cracker with some cream cheese and chili crisp.

I decided to start eating sardines because of their alleged health benefits. Did you know sardines dine on plankton? What can go wrong there? I tried these Matiz Spicy sardines and once I got past the look I discovered that these things are excellent. Maybe I should eat plankton but since I'm land locked I'll stick with sardines.I mash these up with a fork and mix them in my homemade pasta sauce or I'll make sardine salad sandwiches ala tuna salad. They're also very meaty and tasty right from the can.Two fins up for Matiz sardines. I've purchased other Matiz sardine flavors and so far so good.

These are really delicious. Texture was great, just the right of spice. Some of the best sardines I have had.

Bottom line: if you are in need of a pescatarian keto meal, these are THE BEST.Ate these with mashed avocado and fresh pico de gallo (tomato, onion, cilantro). They're so tasty, it barely feels like Fish Friday! Bet they'd be great with poached or scrambled eggs.Very similar flavor to Bela's peri peri sardines, but whereas Bela has 4-5 sardines to the can, Matiz had only 3. Firmer texture. Major difference is that I don't need to drain the oil in the Matiz. It's very mild and smooth, and not too much salt (the Bela is VERY salty). Neither is all that spicy in my opinion, but then I like spicy food and have a high tolerance. Could be my imagination, but the Matiz sardines smell less strong than the Bela...I don't get as many comments at work on how my lunch smells! Lol.If you like flavorful sardines and the barest hint of spice, you'll like the Matiz.

First, taste I a personal preference and bias. But my preference for really enjoying these sardines is the following: organize sunflower crackers, eat (by the pinch) of raw green onions, parsley, oregano, and garlic from the garden. Add some lemon zest and a small pinch of chili powder. Mead wine if you prefer or just lemon/lime (from the vine) added to some pelligrino sparkling water. I say from the garden and vine the same afternoon. Sit in the shade and have aa ball! IMHO...

Good quality. Love the spices. However, it is way too salty. Manufacturer could have skipped the sea salt or at least adds less. I have to rinse the sardines before consumption but then it loses the spiciness that I love..

The only canned sardines brand and flavor i love