{"product_id":"calma-chicha-mussels-escabeche-12-16","title":"12\/16 Mussels in Escabeche Sauce","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chicha's tin. In the Calma \u0026amp; Chicha brand universe created by Santoña's Conservas El Capricho, Chicha is the fun, eccentric mussel character who cannot be held responsible for her actions when she's hungry — and she's grinning right at you from the front of this orange-and-white box, looking entirely pleased with herself. The fit is perfect. Mejillones en escabeche is one of the great classic preparations in Spanish conserva culture: plump Galician mussels packed in a bright, balanced marinade of wine vinegar, sunflower oil, garlic, bay leaf, and spices. The result is tangy where you expect brine, savory where you expect neutral, and deeply satisfying in a way that makes it hard to stop at one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mussels are Mytilus galloprovincialis — the Mediterranean mussel farmed for generations on wooden rafts called bateas in the nutrient-rich estuaries of Galicia, a region that produces 95% of Spain's farmed mussels and roughly half of all farmed mussels in Europe. The escabeche preparation has deep roots in Spanish culinary tradition: vinegar, oil, garlic, and bay leaf working together to preserve the mussel while adding a layer of flavor that makes the whole tin taste considered and complete. Produced by Conservas El Capricho in Santoña, Cantabria — a town that effectively invented the canned anchovy — the craft behind this tin runs deep, even if the packaging makes it look effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalician Mussels, Raft-Farmed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mytilus galloprovincialis sourced from the Galician rías, where Spain produces 95% of its farmed mussels. Raft cultivation on bateas in these cold, phytoplankton-rich estuaries produces mussels with exceptional flavor and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Escabeche Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wine vinegar, sunflower oil, garlic, bay leaf, and spices — the traditional Spanish marinade that preserves the mussel while building a layer of bright, tangy flavor that makes the liquid in the tin worth drinking on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Conservas El Capricho, Santoña\u003c\/strong\u003e: A family-owned cannery rooted in one of Spain's most storied canning towns, producing high-craft conservas under the Calma \u0026amp; Chicha label to bring serious Spanish seafood to a wider audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Move\u003c\/strong\u003e: Open the tin, set it on a board next to a bag of good potato chips, and pour a glass of cold vermouth or manzanilla. This is how it's done in Spain — chips dipped in the escabeche liquid, mussel on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manzanilla or Fino sherry are the traditional call — their saline, nutty character mirrors the escabeche beautifully. A crisp, dry Txakoli or Albariño works equally well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Board\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve the mussels at room temperature over thin crackers or toasted baguette slices. Spoon a little of the marinade over each one and finish with a sliver of pickled red pepper or a pinch of smoked paprika.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis, mollusc), sunflower oil, wine vinegar, garlic, laurel, spices. May contain traces of fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.88 oz \/ 110g net (70g \/ 2.46 oz drained)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Santoña, Cantabria, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Contains mollusc. May contain traces of fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calma \u0026 Chicha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52525098238241,"sku":"CAL-MUS-688","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/3981\/9809\/files\/FishNookTinnedSeafoodCo_CalmaandChicha_12to16MusselsinEscabecheSauce_HeroImage_Front.jpg?v=1774994247","url":"https:\/\/shopfishnook.com\/products\/calma-chicha-mussels-escabeche-12-16","provider":"FishNook Tinned Seafood Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}