{"product_id":"maruxaina-mussels-escabeche","title":"Mussels in Escabeche","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalician mussels are raft-raised in the Rías Baixas, suspended in cold Atlantic water on floating batea systems that have defined coastal farming here for generations. The result is a mussel that's plump, consistently briny, and free of the grit that shows up in wild-harvested varieties. Maruxaina takes those mussels and finishes them in a classic escabeche: olive oil, wine vinegar, bay leaves, and spices that add acidity and depth without covering up what makes the mussel worth eating in the first place. Each one is hand-packed individually and cooked to hold its firm, juicy texture. Open the tin and eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaruxaina produces out of Vilagarcía de Arousa, a Galician coast town whose identity is built around the rías and what comes out of them. Their Classic Collection keeps things honest: traditional preparation, regional ingredients, no shortcuts. This mussel tin is exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRías Baixas Raft-Raised Mussels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown on suspended ropes in cold Atlantic water, these develop a firm texture and concentrated marine flavor that most tinned mussels don't come close to. The batea aquaculture system here is one of the reasons Galician mussels have the reputation they do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Packed Individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every mussel is selected and placed by hand, one at a time. It's slower and it shows: the quality is consistent through the whole tin, not just what's visible on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEscabeche That Stays in Its Lane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive oil, wine vinegar, bay leaves, and spices. Mild, balanced, and built to season the mussel without taking it over. The marinade is good enough to spoon over bread on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchor for a Tinned Fish Board:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open straight and serve with toothpicks, crackers, and a small bowl of the marinade alongside. Mussels in escabeche are the reliable opener on any conservas spread. Familiar enough for skeptics, interesting enough for everyone else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBread and a Cold Pour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spoon mussels onto thick slices of bread, let the marinade soak in, and serve with a chilled Albariño or dry cava. The classic Galician aperitivo, zero effort required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStirred into Pasta or Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss with cooked short pasta or white rice, a spoonful of the tin's marinade, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. The escabeche works as both sauce and seasoning. Dinner in under 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mussels (mollusc), olive oil (20%), wine vinegar, bay leaves, spices. May contain traces of fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.88 oz (110g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aquacultured (batea raft farming, Galician coast)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maruxaina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697428656417,"sku":"XAI-MUS-700","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/3981\/9809\/files\/FishNookTinnedSeafoodCo_Maruxaina_Mussels_InEscabeche_Hero_Image_Front.jpg?v=1782755767","url":"https:\/\/shopfishnook.com\/products\/maruxaina-mussels-escabeche","provider":"FishNook Tinned Seafood Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}