Club del Gourmet Melva Canutera – Bonito in Olive Oil 120g

Melva canutera, the Atlantic bonito prized by Spanish coastal cooks, arrives packed in extra virgin olive oil by Club del Gourmet—the gourmet label of El Corte Inglés. At 120 grams per tin, this is substantial enough for a main course salad or generous tapas, yet refined enough to serve as a simple lunch with crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon.

About this product

Canutera bonito is leaner and more delicate than its larger tuna cousins, with a subtle, slightly sweet flavor that shines when left largely alone. Club del Gourmet sources careful specimens, hand-packed in olive oil to preserve the fish's natural texture and taste. No added colors or artificial preservatives—just bonito and oil, as it should be.

How to enjoy

• Flake over a simple tomato and white onion salad with sherry vinegar and sea salt.
• Mix into a mayo-based sandwich or empanada filling.
• Serve straight from the tin on toasted bread with roasted red peppers.
• Toss through warm boiled potatoes with capers and parsley.
• Top a fresh endive leaf as an elegant single-bite appetizer.

Product details

• Net weight: 120g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Club del Gourmet (El Corte Inglés)
• EAN: 8433329055598

⭐ Why we love this

Melva canutera represents the Spanish Atlantic fishing tradition at its finest—a fish prized by coastal chefs for its delicate, buttery flesh that bonito's larger tuna cousins cannot match. Club del Gourmet's hand-packing in extra virgin olive oil honors the minimalist ethos of Spanish seafood preservation, where quality fish needs nothing but good oil and restraint.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve with a crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas or a dry Manzanilla sherry to complement the bonito's subtle sweetness. For an uncomplicated lunch, pair with Iberian bread, good olive oil, and a simple tomato salad—the Spanish approach to letting quality fish speak for itself.

📍 From Spain

Sourced from Spain's Atlantic coastal waters, melva canutera thrives in the cold northern seas off Galicia and Asturias, regions legendary for their seafood expertise. Club del Gourmet's commitment to hand-selection and careful preservation reflects the exacting standards El Corte Inglés has maintained since establishing itself as Spain's arbiter of fine food.