Club del Gourmet Bonito del Norte en Escabeche – Spanish White Tuna 80g

Bonito del Norte — the prized white tuna of the Bay of Biscay — arrives here in escabeche: a time-honored Spanish preparation where tender fillets are marinated in vinegar, olive oil, and aromatic spices. Club del Gourmet, El Corte Inglés's own label for discerning palates, sources this from Spanish waters and bottles it with care. The result is a jar that tastes as though it came straight from a Basque seafood counter.

The escabeche marinade strikes a precise balance between acidity and richness, softening the fish's natural oils while layering in subtle notes of bay leaf and peppercorn. Unlike oil-packed conservas, escabeche is lighter and more assertive — a preparation that elevates white tuna from an ingredient to a dish in itself. The fillets hold their texture beautifully, firm enough to flake onto bread or into a composed salad.

How to enjoy

• Serve at room temperature on thick toast with a few flakes of sea salt.
• Toss into a salad of white beans, red onion, and parsley with its own marinade as dressing.
• Layer into a Spanish bocadillo with roasted red peppers and manchego.
• Pair with a glass of txakoli or a dry Albariño.

Product details

• Net weight: 80g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Club del Gourmet (El Corte Inglés)
• EAN: 8433329048781

⭐ Why we love this

Escabeche is a centuries-old Spanish preservation technique that transforms fresh catch into something greater than the sum of its parts. Club del Gourmet's Bonito del Norte respects this tradition completely — the vinegar-forward marinade doesn't mask the fish's delicate sweetness but rather amplifies it, creating a ready-to-eat dish that rivals anything you'd find in a Basque sidería.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve alongside a crisp txakoli from the Basque Country or a mineral Albariño from Galicia; the wines' natural acidity mirrors the escabeche beautifully. For food, pair with crusty pan de cristal, olives, and aged manchego for an authentic Spanish aperitivo spread.

📍 From Spain

Sourced from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Bay of Biscay — home to Spain's most prized white tuna — and prepared using the traditional escabeche method perfected across the Basque Country and Galicia. Club del Gourmet, El Corte Inglés's premium selection, ensures every tin meets exacting Spanish standards for both provenance and craft.