Large Sprats in Oil, Riga, 112g/ 3.95oz

Sprats are a small fish similar to herring that are used for bait as well as for eating.

Canned sprats are often smoked before being packaged to give them an extra flavor component.

If you happen to have fresh sprats you can cook them in a variety of ways for a delicious dinner or appetizer.

 

Eat tinned sprats directly out of the can by placing on a cracker.

Add a few drops of hot sauce and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Use sprats in place of tuna or sardines in a salad mixture with olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper.

Serve on toast or crackers.

Add canned sprats to cooked pasta along with sauteed onions and garlic in olive oil.

Add some red pepper flakes, a squeeze of lemon and a few grates of parmesan cheese for a delicious Italian-style dish.