After a prolonged delay that served to generate even more anxious anticipation for the additional succulent seafood promised several months ago, the moment has arrived: new tinned Spanish seafood conservas are on our shelves and ready to be shipped.
What are these new additions? Thanks for asking:
- Razor Shell Clams in Brine (Navajas al Natural). Meaty razor clams hand-packed in the traditional method, try warming them with garlic and smoked paprika for an excellent appetizer.
- Cockles in Brine (Berberechos al Natural). Try our cockles conservas ceviche for a simple serving suggestion sure to delight all friends and lovers.
- Squid in American Sauce (Calamares en Salsa Americana). Tender squid pieces are one of the most popular seafood products in Spain; served in "American Sauce", this unique tapa is ready to serve straight from the tin.
- Squid in Ink (Calamares en Tinta). Even more tender squid pieces, this time in an inky sauce with tomato and spices, ready to be warmed and served atop pasta or a piece of crusty bread.
In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for new serving suggestions for these from Chef Andy Suarez, or check out all of our new offerings (some non-food items included) in our aptly named new product collection.
Roast potatoes in the oven. Need a simple, three-ingredient recipe for such an activity? Follow the link below to The Recipe Rebel. Once the potatoes are roasted to your desired level, open a tin or two of squid in American sauce and top the potatoes with said sauce. Add cheese or other ingredients as you feel is appropriate.
Ingredients available on this very website:
Olive oil, garlic, white wine, peppers, and squid in ink all come together to make a simple, flavorful sauce in just a few minutes of prep time. Click the link at the bottom of the page for the full recipe from My Kitchen in Spain. Will you regret it? No. No, you will not.
Ingredients available on this very website:
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Yes, ceviche-ish would be a more apt description of this appetizer recipe. However, the tiny yet plump sweet cockles (berberechos) are freshly caught just before they go into the tins, and the time spent marinating there, in anticipation of being used in this very recipe, only serves to enhance their flavor.
Total Time: 10 minutes.
1. Drain a tin of cockles (berberechos) and add fresh lime juice, diced tomatoes, red onions, avocado. Toss around a little. Top with fresh cilantro and smoked paprika. Chill for a bit. Add some croutons for crunch.
2. You'll notice the lack of specificity in the amounts for each ingredient. This is purposeful. Adapt proportions to your liking. Make it your own.
3. Serve in the handy tins the cockles arrive in, to the delight of all.
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Just look at the photo. You'll like this.
Total Time: Several minutes. But, you'll have to open a bottle of white wine for cooking, so you'll get to enjoy that during these minutes, so you won't mind at all.
1. Heat olive oil and garlic in a pan for a few minutes, add a bit of white wine for a few more minutes, then add a couple of cans of razor shell clams (drained).
2. Top with smoked paprika, and toss about to get the razor clams coated in sauce.
3. Plate and top with a touch of parsley.
A variation of this recipe from Saveur.
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photo by Andy Suarez
Chef Andy Suarez put together this tapa, sure to elicit oohs and aahs from all who taste it, with a selection of Donostia Foods products.
You can follow Chef Suarez on Instagram for additional culinary creations, or book a cooking class with him in Chicago via Cozymeal. You'll also find him at special events at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Ingredients used and available for order on this very website:
photo by North Fork Oysters
Pintxo fans in and around Greenport, NY rejoice: Spain is coming to you tonight (May 26), via North Fork Oysters.
Celebrate the end of this week's walk, drive, train or jitney ride with our version of the famed pintxo bars of our neighbors across the sea. We will sweep away the stools and make plenty of room for people to find a bite or two, or three, or.... no tickets, no reservations, no menu. Point, snack, slurp, sip. We will just count up the skewers at the end! Starting at 7pm on Friday we'll spread the counter with a dizzying array of skewered small bites, pour crisp cold wines and beers and wash away the week together! Of course our shuckers will be opening the finest our bays have to offer!
Click here for further information.
Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain is a beautiful place full of beautiful food and beautiful people. You don't have to take our word for it. You can take our photos for it.
Bonito del Norte tuna, Cantabrian anchovies, piment d'Espelette, and extra virgin olive oil. All in one bread-less montadito. Dynamite stuff, really.
The best part? Takes roughly zero time to prepare. The almost best part? 80% of the ingredients are availabe right here, at donostiafoods.com.
Ingredients used and available on this very website:
For additional recipes and serving suggestions for Spanish conservas, please see our aptly named Recipes & Serving Suggestions page.
Perambulate the Parte Vieja of Donostia-San Sebastián and sample the pintxos with Tom Mullen, writing for Forbes Magazine.
“There are three secrets to making a good pintxo,” Juan Mari explained. “It must be easy to make, have excellent taste—filled with flavors, and also be elegant.”
