Yellowfin Quality Tuna Fillets in Sicilian PGI EVO Oil 340g

Sicilian Excellence in a Tin: Drago Yellowfin Quality Tuna Fillets in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The Roots of Taste: The Art of Handcrafted Processing

The history of this extraordinary preserve is deeply rooted in the most authentic Sicilian fishing tradition. Since 1929, the Sebastiano Drago company has brought the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean to the tables of gourmets, keeping traditional production methods intact. The raw material consists exclusively of Yellowfin Quality catch (Thunnus albacares), renowned for the superior excellence of its meat. Every single fillet is strictly cut, cleaned, and packed by hand by expert artisans. It's a meticulous process that respects the marine ecosystem, as guaranteed by the Dolphin Safe certification, and renounces any industrial compromise: inside this package, you will never find starches or artificial preservatives, just the pure essence of the sea.

Sensory Profile

Upon opening the tin, you will be immediately greeted by a clean and inviting aroma, where the savory sea breeze blends with the herbaceous and fruity notes of the Sicilian PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The fillets remain intact, presenting a characteristic pinkish color, with a texture that is compact when cut but extraordinarily melting on the palate. The taste is full, round, perfectly balanced by the sea salt and enhanced by the unmistakable touch of the highest quality Sicilian oil, which never overpowers the fish but masters its flavor in a perfect combination.

Usage Tips and Pairings

Thanks to its gourmet caliber, this tuna is a versatile ingredient capable of transforming any dish into a culinary creation. We highly recommend not wasting the excellent oil from the tin, but using it to flavor your recipes.

• Gourmet Spaghettoni: Sauté datterini cherry tomatoes, Pantelleria capers, black olives, and lemon zest. Add the coarsely chopped tuna fillets only after turning off the heat, to maintain their tender texture perfectly intact.
• Revisited Niçoise Salad: A timeless classic. Combine boiled potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, Tropea red onion, and generous flakes of this tuna, dressing everything with its own PGI EVO oil.
• Rustic Bruschetta and Aperitifs: For a quick yet refined appetizer, toast slices of durum wheat bread, top with diced fresh tomatoes, and finish with a whole tuna fillet.

Our Strengths

• 🐟 Premium Quality: Exclusively selected yellowfin quality specimens (Thunnus albacares).
• 🫒 Excellent Oil: Preserved in premium Sicilian PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• 🤌 Handmade Processing: An artisanal product carefully prepared piece by piece, following tradition since 1929.
• 🌿 Pure and Natural: A clean recipe with no preservatives or starches.
• 🐬 Sustainable Fishing: Dolphin Safe certified product out of respect for the marine environment.

Values and Philosophy

Choosing a product by Sebastiano Drago means embracing a company philosophy that for almost a century has focused on respecting both the raw materials and the consumer. The identity of this historic Sicilian reality is based on an unbreakable bond with the territory and the transmission of ancient "know-how". The choice to combine the best catch with Sicilian PGI EVO oil is a declaration of love from a company that doesn't look for shortcuts, but aims to offer an authentic, artisanal gastronomic experience directly to your table.

Technical Data Sheet

• Product Name: Tuna fillets in Sicilia P.G.I. Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Ingredients: Tuna (Thunnus albacares), Sicilia P.G.I. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt. No preservatives & starches.
• Allergens: May contain nuts (pistachios, almonds). Highlighted ingredients can cause reactions in people allergic or intolerant.
• Net Weight: 340 g.
• Drained Weight: 240 g.
• Packaging: Recyclable Aluminum Tin (ALU 41).
• Average Nutritional Value (100 g of Drained Product): Energy V. 1215 Kj / 291 Kcal; Total fat 17.3 g (Saturates 1.14 g); Carbohydrates 0 g (Sugar 0 g); Protein 32.8 g; Fiber 2.1 g; Salt 0.9 g.