Braulio Alfageme Pickled Mussels in Olive Oil – 110g Conserva

Braulio Alfageme's pickled mussels arrive in their own vinegared escabeche, then fried in olive oil to give each piece a golden edge. Four to six plump mussels per tin, sourced and preserved in Galicia using methods refined over generations. This is not a filler ingredient — it's a moment: the brininess of the mussel against the mellowed vinegar, the slight richness of the fry oil, a squeeze of lemon if you like.

About this product

Escabeche is an old Spanish preservation technique that marries acid and spice; these mussels are first cooked in that briny bath, then fried just before canning to seal in texture and flavor. The result sits between a conserva and a tapa — substantial enough to stand alone with bread and a cold glass of albariño, refined enough to nestle into a composed plate with grilled vegetables or white fish.

How to enjoy

• Serve chilled or at room temperature on a slice of toasted sourdough with a lemon wedge.
• Layer into a seafood salad with white beans, roasted red peppers, and vinaigrette.
• Pair with a dry white wine such as Albariño or Verdejo.
• Offer as part of a Spanish tapas board alongside cured cheese, canned seafood, and marinated olives.

Product details

• Net weight: 110g
• Mussels per tin: 4–6 pieces
• Origin: Spain (Galicia)
• Brand: Braulio Alfageme
• EAN: 8437016471609

⭐ Why we love this

This is escabeche done right—a Galician classic where vinegar and frying technique elevate mussels from preservation to pleasure. The double-cook method (escabeche first, then golden-fried) creates a textural contrast that defines authentic Spanish seafood conservas, making each tin a genuine moment rather than mere pantry filler.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve chilled with a crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas—the wine's salinity mirrors the briny mussel and cuts through the fry oil beautifully. Or enjoy as a standalone tapa with crusty bread and lemon, paired with a chilled Fino sherry for a traditional Spanish aperitivo moment.

📍 From Spain

Crafted in Galicia, Spain's seafood heartland, where escabeche traditions run deep and mussels thrive in the cold Atlantic waters of the Rías. Braulio Alfageme carries forward generations of Galician preservation mastery, sourcing and canning each tin in the region where the technique was perfected.