Sardines are small, oily fish that are enormously important in Mediterranean, Portuguese, and Latin American cuisines. Fresh sardines are grilled whole over open fires in Portugal and Spain, a summertime ritual. They are also extensively canned in oil, tomato sauce, or brine. Their strong, rich flavor and soft, edible bones make them a nutritional powerhouse.
Names by country
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sardine | |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Sardine | |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Sardina | Mainly consumed canned in Mexico |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Sardina | |
| 🇫🇷France | Sardine | Grilled fresh in the south of France; canned sardines are a pantry staple |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Sardina | Sardinas asadas are a classic summer dish across Spain |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Sardinhaprimary | The quintessential Portuguese fish — grilled whole at summer festivals |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Sardinha |
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