• Sotavento Cod Cheeks in Lemon – Spanish Conserva 145g
  • Sotavento Cod Cheeks in Lemon – Spanish Conserva 145g
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Sotavento Cod Cheeks in Lemon – Spanish Conserva 145g

Sotavento Cod Cheeks in Lemon – Spanish Conserva 145g

€82,99 EUR
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Cocochas—the tender, gelatinous throat muscles of Atlantic cod—are a delicacy along Spain's northern coast, prized for their buttery texture and subtle brininess. Sotavento sources premium cod cocochas and preserves them in a clean lemon-forward brine that cuts through the richness without overpowering. At 145 grams, this tin delivers enough for a starter course or a substantial tapa.

About this product

These cocochas arrive glass-jarred in their own liquid—a preparation that keeps them impossibly tender. The lemon infusion is restrained, allowing the natural umami of the cod to shine. This is not a heavily sauced product; it's a celebration of the ingredient itself. Sotavento has been supplying Spain's best tables since the 1980s, and their approach to seafood conservas reflects that reputation: respect for the raw material, minimal intervention, maximum flavor.

How to enjoy

  • Serve chilled on toasted bread with a few drops of the liquid and a grind of sea salt.
  • Toss gently into a white-bean salad with sherry vinegar and good olive oil.
  • Pair with Albariño or a crisp Txakoli from the Basque Country.
  • Spoon onto a plate of grilled vegetables as a composed appetizer.

Product details

  • Net weight: 145g
  • Origin: Spain (northern Atlantic waters)
  • Brand: Sotavento
  • EAN: 8425402359020
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.

⭐ Why we love this

Cocochas represent the pinnacle of Spanish seafood gastronomy—what chefs on the Basque coast and Galicia prize above the fillet itself. Sotavento's lemon-preserved version honors this tradition by letting the ingredient's natural gelatin and umami speak, a restraint that defines authentic Spanish conserva-making.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve these chilled alongside a mineral Txakoli from Getaria or a crisp Albariño—the wines' acidity mirrors the lemon brine and cleanses between each buttery bite. They're equally at home with crusty pan con tomate or as the star of a composed seafood starter with grilled asparagus.

📍 From Spain

Sourced from the cold Atlantic waters off Spain's northern coast, where cocochas have been considered a delicacy for centuries. Sotavento, based in the Basque Country heartland since the 1980s, continues the region's legacy of transforming premium seafood into shelf-stable treasures that rival fresh-caught quality.

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