Ramón Franco Galician Mussels in Escabeche, 4-6 Giant Pieces 78g

Ramón Franco's mussels from the Galician rías arrive in a traditional escabeche of vinegar, bay leaf, and spices that has preserved them for generations. Four to six giant specimens per jar — each one substantial enough to taste the briny minerality of the coast they came from. The vinegar is sharp but not punishing; it complements rather than overwhelms the tender, sweet mussel meat.

About this product

Escabeche is an ancient Iberian preservation technique that uses vinegar and aromatics to cure seafood. These mussels are sourced from the nutrient-rich Galician rías — the fjord-like inlets of northwest Spain where some of Europe's finest shellfish grow. Ramón Franco has been producing conservas in Galicia since 1952, following methods that prioritize ingredient quality and restrained seasoning. The result is a product that tastes like the sea itself, not a condiment.

How to enjoy

• Serve chilled on toasted bread as a tapa, with a squeeze of lemon.
• Toss into a white bean salad with parsley and the jar's escabeche as dressing.
• Add to a Galician-style seafood pasta just before plating.
• Pair with an Albariño wine or crisp sidra.
• Include in an antipasto board alongside Iberian jamón and manchego.

Product details

• Net weight: 78g
• Mussels per jar: 4–6 giant pieces
• Origin: Galicia, Spain
• Brand: Ramón Franco
• EAN: 8420975000959
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.

⭐ Why we love this

These mussels represent the essence of Galician seafood tradition—sourced from the mineral-rich rías where centuries of shellfish cultivation have perfected the craft. Ramón Franco's restraint with the escabeche lets the mussel's natural sweetness and briny complexity shine, a hallmark of authentic Spanish conservas that prioritize ingredient over technique.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve alongside a crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas—the wine's salinity and citrus mirror the mussels' coastal character perfectly. Alternatively, enjoy with a chilled Galician sidra or as part of a traditional seafood tapas spread with crusty pan gallego and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

📍 From Spain

Sourced from Galicia's legendary rías—the fjord-like inlets of northwest Spain where some of Europe's finest mussels are cultivated in pristine Atlantic waters. Ramón Franco, established in 1952, remains one of Galicia's most respected conserva makers, maintaining artisanal methods that honor the region's seafaring heritage.

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