Club del Gourmet Hake Roe in Lemon Olive Oil – Spanish Delicacy 75g

Hake roe—the delicate, brined eggs of the Atlantic hake—is a prized Spanish conserva that arrives in jars still tasting of the sea. Club del Gourmet's huevas de merluza are preserved in extra virgin olive oil with a whisper of lemon, a combination that echoes the seafood terrines of the Basque coast and Galicia. At 75 grams, this is a refined addition to your pantry, not a staple, but exactly the kind of ingredient that transforms a simple platter into something memorable.

About this product

Hake roe has a soft, slightly creamy texture and a clean, mineral flavor that sits between caviar and traditional fish paste. The lemon oil keeps the roe bright and prevents it from becoming too rich. These are whole eggs, suspended in oil, meant to be spooned onto toast, stirred into pasta, or scattered across smoked fish. No binders, no filler—just hake roe, salt, lemon, and oil.

How to enjoy

• Spoon onto toasted bread rubbed with garlic, topped with a few leaves of parsley.
• Stir gently into hot pasta with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a thread of good olive oil.
• Serve alongside smoked mackerel or canned anchovies on a small board.
• Layer into a tortilla with caramelized onion and a pinch of smoked paprika.
• Crown a slice of avocado for a simple, elegant starter.

Product details

• Net weight: 75g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Club del Gourmet (El Corte Inglés)
• EAN: 8433329151948

⭐ Why we love this

Hake roe is a cornerstone of Spanish seafood conserva tradition, prized for its delicate mineral character and creamy texture—qualities that distinguish it from common fish roe. Club del Gourmet's restraint with lemon and olive oil honors the clean, briny essence of Atlantic hake, making this a true expression of Spanish coastal gastronomy rather than a flavored novelty.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Pair with a crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas or a bone-dry Fino sherry to echo the hake roe's saline minerality. Alternatively, serve as part of a seafood tapas spread with smoked mussels and crusty pan de cristal—the lemon oil bridges beautifully between salty and acidic elements typical of Galician tables.

📍 From Spain

Sourced from the Atlantic fishing grounds that supply Galicia and the Basque Country, Spain's premier hake regions. Club del Gourmet, El Corte Inglés's luxury food line, sources from Spain's finest artisanal producers, ensuring this delicate conserva reflects generations of seafood preservation expertise along the Spanish coast.