Alalunga Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil

About This Tin

Alalunga's Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil capture the ephemeral bounty of the Cantabrian Sea's annual winter migration. These line-caught treasures are harvested individually from small boats in the early morning hours and make their way to market just hours later—a testament to the brothers behind this tiny family cannery who treat each fish as the seasonal luxury it truly is. The fillets are prepared sous vide at low temperature in their own natural juices before being bathed in a combination of olive oil and premium Arbequina extra virgin olive oil, creating a remarkably moist texture that showcases mackerel at its pinnacle.

More than a commercial brand, Artesanos Alalunga represents a passionate family project born from deep respect for the Cantabrian coast's natural gifts. Each meticulously numbered tin provides complete transparency—documenting the fishing zone, auction date, market location, and canning date. This remarkable traceability transforms a simple conserva into a time capsule of a specific moment in the Cantabrian Sea's seasonal rhythms. The brothers' background as farmers brings an agricultural sensibility to seafood preservation, resulting in mackerel fillets of exceptional moisture, flakiness, and pure flavor that stand among the ultimate luxuries in tinned fish.

What Makes It Special

• Exceptional Texture: Sous vide cooking in the fish's own juices before canning creates an exceptionally succulent texture rarely found in tinned mackerel.
• Complete Traceability: Each numbered tin documents the fishing zone, auction date and location, and canning date—offering unprecedented transparency in tinned seafood.
• Masterful Simplicity: The minimal ingredient list of line-caught mackerel, spring mineral salt, and two grades of olive oil demonstrates Alalunga's commitment to letting pristine seasonal fish speak for itself.

Perfect Pairings

• Iberian Cheese Board: Serve alongside tangy chèvre, sharp cheddar, and Marcona almonds, allowing the mackerel's rich texture to complement the contrasting flavors and textures.
• White Wine Selection: Pair with crisp Grüner Veltliner or slightly sweet Riesling, whose bright acidity and subtle sweetness perfectly balance the mackerel's natural richness.
• Cantabrian Tartine: Layer over rustic bread brushed with the tin's flavorful oil, topped with pickled shallots and fresh herbs for an elegant open-faced sandwich that honors the fish's Spanish origins.

Product Details

Ingredients: Mackerel (Scomber scombrus), Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive Oil, Salt

Weight: 4.87oz (138g)

Origin: Cantabrian Sea, Spain