Balea Zamburiñas with Garlic RO-125

Balea ‘s Zamburiñas al Ajillo is a gourmet canned product characterized by its intense flavor and traditional preparation. The can, with reference RO-125, contains a variable number of pieces of scallops, a mollusk highly appreciated for its tender texture and delicate flavor.

Unlike other preparations such as scallop sauce or escabeche, the “al ajillo” recipe focuses on enhancing the natural flavor of the seafood with a combination of garlic, chili pepper and olive oil. This mixture creates a spicy and aromatic flavor that combines perfectly with the softness of the scallops.

Key Features

• Type of shellfish: Zamburiñas, a bivalve mollusk similar to the scallop but smaller and with a distinctive flavor.

• Sauce: Preparation “al ajillo”, based on olive oil, garlic and chili pepper, which gives it a spicy and very aromatic flavor.

• Format: Tin with the reference RO-125, an ideal size for an appetizer or an individual serving.

• Culinary uses: Ideal to eat directly from the can, on toasted bread, or as an ingredient to give a special touch to pasta or rice dishes.

Nutritional Value

Scallops are an excellent source of nutrients:

• Proteins: They are very rich in high quality proteins.

• Vitamins and Minerals: They provide B vitamins, as well as iron, phosphorus and iodine.

• Fats: They are low in saturated fats. The olive oil in the sauce provides healthy monounsaturated fats.