Atlanta chef Hector Santiago of La Metro and El Super Pan shares tips and recipes to elevate the humble tin of sardines with next-level accompaniments.

Sure, fresh fish is great. However ... This means your can of salmon is ready to eat right out of the tin. This convenient benefit is a result of the typical canning process.

Put the peppers in a small roasting tin and toss with the oil ... You can make this recipe with any fish – white fish fillets, such as hake, also work well. Just take care when you turn them ...

Using chicken wire or metal mesh, make a little grill rack to fit inside the tin, curled around so it will support a hunk of fish an inch ... with its strong flavor. Recipe from The Extraordinary ...

and then cooled — ultimately making them safe to eat straight from the tin. Read more: 6 Canned Meats You Should Buy And 6 You Shouldn't Not only is tinned herring an accessible fish to eat ...

These salmon fish cakes use fresh salmon fillets and are a great way to get the family to eat more fish. This recipe works equally ... place in a roasting tin and bake for 12 minutes.