Shoutout to my cousin for making me try canned mackerel

I always thought canned fish was just cheap tuna for sandwiches, but she made a pasta with mackerel, garlic, and lemon that cost about $8 total for four servings. The flavor was actually amazing and it's become a weekly staple now. So, is canned fish like mackerel or sardines a legit budget protein hack, or are you still on team beans and lentils?

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the_robin1mo ago

Honestly the sustainability angle gets me. Mackerel and sardines are usually lower on the food chain so it's a pretty green protein source too.

lane.angela1mo ago

Oh, good point @the_robin. Just a heads up though, some mackerel types are actually overfished. Sardines are usually the safer bet.

anna5671mo ago

and the omega-3 thing too, right @the_robin? people go for salmon but these smaller fish have way more good fats per serving without all the heavy metal buildup. i always grab a tin of sardines for lunch actually, mash em up with some avocado and hot sauce. way cheaper than salmon too which is a bonus. what's your go to way to eat them?