Fried Mussels in Marinade

José Gourmet - “Somewhere between Art and Portuguese Gastronomy”

Conservas (preserved food) of tinned fish are staple at any Portuguese table and should be at yours as well.  These artfully packaged treats are sustainably fished from the Iberian Peninsula’s coastal waters and are prepared with the highest quality oils and spices.

Soft and bathed in succulent marinade…this sensuous shellfish is lip-smacking. A creamy texture and aromatic sauce are soulful and satisfying.

Flex your palate, tone your tastebuds, and work our fried mussels in marinade into a delicious lifestyle. A light laurel sauce complements with herbaceous and historic appeal—Greeks and Romans believed laurel (a.k.a. bay leaf) symbolized wisdom, peace, and protection.

Prepare an antipasto and enjoy exclusively as is. Or, open several tins, add a side of fresh vegetables and ciabatta to marinate in the marinade, and enjoy as an entire meal. These mollusks have mighty nutrition—packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. More mussels, please!

PAIRING: white wines, e.g. Duoro branco, ciders, wheat beers, Scotch and soda, vermouth on the rocks with an orange twist
SERVING: garnish with fresh Italian parsley and chopped red pepper; soak up sauce with toasted bread; pair with gazpacho
INGREDIENTS: mussels (63.64%), extra virgin olive oil (24.8%), wine vinegar (9.9%), garlic (0.61%), laurel (0.53%), spices (0.34%), salt (0.18%)
REGION: Spain