{"product_id":"sotavento-cod-cheeks-in-lemon-spanish-conserva-145g","title":"Sotavento Cod Cheeks in Lemon – Spanish Conserva 145g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCocochas—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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled on toasted bread with a few drops of the liquid and a grind of sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss gently into a white-bean salad with sherry vinegar and good olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Albariño or a crisp Txakoli from the Basque Country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon onto a plate of grilled vegetables as a composed appetizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 145g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Spain (northern Atlantic waters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sotavento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN: 8425402359020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Store in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- iberian-enriched-v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why we love this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocochas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📍 From Spain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Corte Inglés","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58176488178048,"sku":"A27835115","price":104.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5020\/9152\/files\/00113321000278____1__1200x1200_23053b41-9eff-4d0c-9832-7f7bff0fc935.jpg?v=1780051110","url":"https:\/\/iberiandirect.com\/products\/sotavento-cod-cheeks-in-lemon-spanish-conserva-145g","provider":"Iberian Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}