Playas del Sur Canutera frigate mackerel in Olive Oil, RR 280g

Playas del Sur Canutera frigate mackerel in Olive Oil, RR 280g

The Melva Canutera in olive oil of the Playas del Sur brand, in a 280g format (RR, which indicates a small round package), is a high quality canned tuna highly appreciated in Andalusian gastronomy. Melva Canutera, a smaller and more tender tuna, is preserved in olive oil, which gives it a more intense flavor and added value.

Main Features

• Product: Canutera frigate tuna. This fish is a species of the tuna family, but smaller in size. Its flesh is more delicate and juicy than that of the common frigate tuna.

• Packaging: 280g (RR), ideal for home consumption and to serve individually or in small portions.

• Ingredients: Canned frigate tuna and virgin olive oil. The choice of olive oil brings a fruitier and more complex flavor to the preserve, and also has a higher nutritional value.

• Process: The frigate tuna is cleaned and steamed, and then cut into loins or “canutillos”. Subsequently, it is packed by hand and covered with olive oil.

• Taste and Texture: The frigate tuna has a mild flavor, but with a very marked Atlantic character. Its flesh is tender and juicy, and the preservation in olive oil makes it even silkier on the palate.

Food Pairing and Culinary Uses

This preserve is a very versatile gourmet product that can be enjoyed in multiple ways.

• Salads: It is the perfect ingredient for a tomato, onion and bell pepper salad. Melva with olive oil enhances the flavor of fresh vegetables. It is also ideal for potato or pasta salads.

• Tapas: Served simply with a little coarse salt, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and crusty bread. It is a classic tapa in the bars of the province of Cadiz.

• Main dishes: It can be used to prepare a salmorejo with frigate mackerel, or as an ingredient in pies and savory pastries.

• Pairing: It combines very well with dry white wines, such as a Fino or a Manzanilla, which with their saline and sharp character balance the unctuousness of the frigate mackerel.