Carmelo Spicy Mussels

Spicy mussels in escabeche from Carmelo — the Galician cannery on the Rías Baixas of north-western Spain, where the cold Atlantic mussel is at its finest. Each tin contains carefully selected mussels, hand-prepared and packed in a traditional Spanish escabeche marinade: sunflower oil, wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and a measured blend of spices. The mussels are firm and plump, with the clean briny sweetness that defines properly grown Galician shellfish, and the marinade carries a gentle warming heat balanced by the lift of the vinegar and the aromatics of the bay and garlic. Mejillones en escabeche is one of the great Spanish conservas traditions — a way of preserving the catch with vinegar and oil that dates back centuries and that remains the classic afternoon aperitivo across Galicia and the rest of northern Spain. Served with a beer or a cold glass of Albariño and a piece of crusty bread, the tin is a complete dish in its own right. The marinade itself is a finished dressing — bright, savoury, lightly piquant — and should never be drained away. Versatile, ready to eat, and a serious cupboard staple at the same time. Producer: Carmelo, Galicia, Spain Origin: Galicia, Spain Style: Mejillones en escabeche — traditional Spanish marinade Ingredients: Mussels (molluscs), sunflower oil, wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, spices Net: 110g Allergens: Mollusc · Sulphites (in wine vinegar) Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 3 days.