{"product_id":"la-curiosa-scallops-garlic-chili","title":"Small Scallops in Olive Oil w\/ Garlic \u0026 Chili","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Curiosa's Small Scallops with Garlic \u0026amp; Chili showcase one of Galicia's most distinctive shellfish in its purest conserva form. These are zamburiñas — queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) native to the nutrient-rich Galician estuaries — smaller than sea scallops but with a clean, sweet brininess that makes them exceptional in the tin. Hand packed at La Curiosa's Fish Factory facility in Nigrán, Pontevedra, they're settled into olive oil with garlic and chili: three ingredients chosen to complement the scallop, not compete with it. The oil turns garlicky and picks up a gradual warmth from the chili. The scallops stay front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Curiosa was founded by Cristóbal Fernández, whose mother spent over 15 years working in a Galician cannery. He built the brand around a simple idea: take the best shellfish from the Arousa Estuary region and handle it with real care. These scallops are new to the US market, and FishNook is currently the only place you can find them stateside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aequipecten opercularis — Galician queen scallops, known locally as zamburiñas. Smaller than sea scallops, with a naturally sweeter flavor and a texture that holds up beautifully to the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestrained Seasoning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Just olive oil, garlic, and chili. Nothing masking the scallop. The oil absorbs the garlic slowly and carries a back note of heat that builds rather than announces itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS Exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brand new to the American market. FishNook is currently the only retailer stateside carrying this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToasted Bread\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spoon scallops and the full garlic-chili oil onto thick slices of grilled sourdough. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and flaky sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Tapas Board\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve the open tin alongside Padrón peppers, Manchego wedges, and olives. The tin becomes a centerpiece, not a side note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbariño\u003c\/strong\u003e: The regional pairing for a reason — its salinity and brightness work naturally against the garlic oil and the scallops' sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Curiosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52402833195297,"sku":"LAC-SCA-681","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/3981\/9809\/files\/fishnook-tinned-seafood-cola-curiosasmall-scallops-in-olive-oil-w-garlic-chili-2384163.jpg?v=1774913004","url":"https:\/\/shopfishnook.com\/products\/la-curiosa-scallops-garlic-chili","provider":"FishNook Tinned Seafood Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}