{"product_id":"a-mar-espectacular-cockles-large-natural-20-30-pieces-111g","title":"A Mar Espectacular Cockles – Large Natural 20\/30 Pieces 111g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Mar Espectacular brings Spanish coastal tradition to your table with these large natural cockles, packed fresh and minimally processed. Each 111-gram tin holds 20 to 30 plump, tender berberechos from the clean waters off the Iberian peninsula — no additives, no vinegar, just the briny sweetness of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberechos al natural are a beloved Spanish delicacy, particularly prized in Galicia and along the Atlantic coast. These cockles are hand-harvested, cleaned, and preserved in their own brine to maintain their delicate flavor and firm texture. The large sizing (20 to 30 pieces per tin) speaks to their quality — smaller catches are discarded. Unlike marinated or seasoned variants, the natural preparation lets you taste the mollusk itself, making them ideal for purists and for custom preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled as a tapa, perhaps with a squeeze of lemon and crusty bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a seafood paella or rice dish in the final minutes of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss into a white-wine pasta or a Galician-style fish stew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with mussels and clams for a mixed shellfish appetizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress with a light vinaigrette of Iberian olive oil and sherry vinegar for a simple salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 111g (drained weight approximately 60–70g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces per tin: 20–30 large cockles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: A Mar Espectacular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN: 8436627930000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Natural, in brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Keep in a cool, dry place before opening; refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- iberian-enriched-v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why we love this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are berberechos the way Galician fishermen have eaten them for centuries — no fussing, no masking flavors. The large 20\/30 sizing proves quality and careful hand-harvesting; you're tasting the sea itself, briny and clean, which is precisely why purists prefer natural cockles for everything from tapas to paella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe ice-cold with a crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas or a dry Fino sherry — the minerality of either wine mirrors the cockles' brine beautifully. Equally perfect as a casual tapa with crusty pan gallego and a squeeze of lemon before dinner, or stirred into seafood pasta at the last moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📍 From Spain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Mar Espectacular sources these cockles from Spain's Atlantic coast, where Galician and Portuguese waters produce some of Europe's finest berberechos. Hand-harvested and minimally processed in Spain, they arrive at your table tasting of nothing but the cold northern sea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Corte Inglés","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58176482247040,"sku":"A58110244","price":105.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5020\/9152\/files\/00113320103560____2__1200x1200_7f393c6a-45d6-4d7b-94a1-9323c4cfe446.jpg?v=1780050853","url":"https:\/\/iberiandirect.com\/products\/a-mar-espectacular-cockles-large-natural-20-30-pieces-111g","provider":"Iberian Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}