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What to eat in Cantabria? Top 26 Cantabrian Preserved Fishes

Last update: Wed Mar 19 2025
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Best Cantabrian Preserved Fishes

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ANCHOA DEL CANTÁBRICO AHUMADA is a gourmet product made from Cantabrian anchovies. These anchovies are smoked to enhance their rich, natural flavor, providing a unique and exquisite taste. Known for their high quality, they are carefully selected and processed using traditional methods.


This delicacy is often enjoyed as a tapas, paired with bread, olives, or cheese, and is a favorite among seafood enthusiasts for its tender texture and robust flavor.
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The product "Rezumar Anchoas del Cantábrico Gran Reserva" is a premium selection of anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea. These anchovies are renowned for their exceptional quality and are carefully hand-packed in olive oil to preserve their rich flavor and firm texture.


Rezumar prides itself on using traditional methods to ensure the finest taste, making these anchovies a gourmet choice for culinary enthusiasts.
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The Anchoas Serie Limitada by Conservas Codesa is a premium anchovy product from Spain, celebrated for its artisanal preparation and high quality. Made with Cantabrian Sea anchovies, it undergoes a meticulous curing process of up to 18 months, which enhances its rich flavor and smooth texture.


This limited-edition line uses only the finest selection of anchovies, hand-cleaned and filleted to preserve taste and quality. The anchovies are then packed in olive oil, which complements the fish’s natural flavors and gives a luxurious mouthfeel.
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World's 101 Best Canned Products from the Sea - Top 10 Anchovies

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Anchoas en Aceite de Girasol Alto Oleico are meticulously crafted anchovy fillets from the Cantabrian Sea, known for their premium quality and rich flavor. These anchovies undergo a traditional curing process that spans 12 to 18 months, enhancing their natural taste and creating a firm yet tender texture.


High-oleic sunflower oil is used as a mild covering oil, preserving the anchovies' natural flavor without overpowering it. Each anchovy is hand-cleaned and packed to ensure minimal saltiness and maximum freshness.
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Anchoas en Aceite de Oliva from Conservas Angelachu are renowned for their meticulous production, originating from fresh Cantabrian anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus). The company hand-selects anchovies, which are cleaned, filleted, and preserved in premium olive oil to enhance their rich, savory flavor.


Angelachu uses a traditional salting and curing process, ensuring a firm texture and a delicate balance between salty and umami notes.
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World's 101 Best Canned Products from the Sea - Top 10 Anchovies

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Anchoas del Cantábrico are premium anchovies harvested from the Cantabrian Sea, known for their rich flavor and tender texture due to the cool, nutrient-rich waters. The company hand-selects and processes each anchovy with traditional methods, ensuring consistent quality and an intense umami profile.


Packed in olive oil, these anchovies are renowned for their delicate, melt-in-your-mouth quality, making them a staple in Spanish gourmet cuisine.
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Ventresca de Bonito del Norte from Conservas El Capricho is a premium tuna product made from the belly of northern albacore tuna, known for its delicate texture and rich, buttery flavor. Caught sustainably in the Bay of Biscay, this fish is traditionally processed and preserved by hand, ensuring high quality.


The meat is prized for its tenderness, with fine marbling that enhances its taste. Often packed in olive oil, it offers an exquisite experience for gourmet enthusiasts. This delicacy is frequently used in high-end dishes or enjoyed on its own as a luxurious treat​.
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World's 101 Best Canned Products from the Sea - Top 10 Tuna

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Cantabrian Bonito del Norte from Conservas El Capricho is a prized variety of white tuna known for its delicate, buttery texture and high quality. Harvested in the Bay of Biscay, this bonito is sustainably line-caught and packed by hand to preserve its tender, mild flesh.


El Capricho, a brand celebrated for its artisanal techniques, uses olive oil to complement the natural flavor of the fish, enhancing its rich taste. This product is highly regarded for its minimal processing, ensuring that the tuna maintains its authentic, fresh-sea flavor.
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The Láminas de Bonito from Conservas El Capricho are premium cuts of white tuna (Thunnus alalunga), expertly preserved to capture the delicate flavor and tender texture of the fish. This product is sourced from sustainable, line-caught bonito, which is hand-filleted and canned in olive oil to enhance its natural taste.


Known for its quality and craftsmanship, El Capricho’s Láminas de Bonito is prepared with traditional methods in northern Spain, particularly in Cantabria. This ensures minimal processing, allowing the tuna’s subtle flavors to shine.
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The Bonito del Norte Laminado en Aceite de Oliva from Conservas Angelachu is a premium Spanish canned fish product, featuring Northern Spain's albacore tuna fillets. Hand-prepared in the traditional Cantabrian method, each fillet is carefully selected and packed in high-quality olive oil, preserving its delicate flavor and rich texture.


Known for its superior quality, this delicacy offers a mild, tender taste, ideal for enhancing salads, tapas, and gourmet dishes. Conservas Angelachu maintains artisanal methods, ensuring the tuna's freshness and authenticity. This product has earned recognition among seafood connoisseurs for its exceptional flavor and craftsmanship.
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