Conservas: The Exquisite Seafood Your Table Needs

Forget everything you think you know about canned fish.

Conservas aren't your grocery store sardines shoved into a tin—they're one of Spain and Portugal's best-kept culinary secrets. And they're about to become your new entertaining (or self-care!) obsession.

What Makes Conservas Special?

Think of conservas as the fine wine of the tinned seafood world. These aren't mass-produced products—they're carefully selected seafood preserved at peak freshness in premium olive oil and artisan sauces, creating flavors that actually improve with time.

Spanish and Portuguese producers have been perfecting this craft for generations, treating each tin like a work of art. The difference is obvious.

Open a tin of quality conservas and you'll find pristine fillets, rich golden oil, and aromas that'll make any seafood lover's mouth water instantly.

Our La Brújula Collection

We've brought in three exceptional conservas from La Brújula, a Galician producer who honors centuries-old traditions with meticulous handwork:

• Sardinillas (Small Sardines in Sauce)
  Hand-floured, toasted in olive oil, then packed in a slow-simmered sauce of fresh tomato, onion, and peppers. 
• Zamburiñas (Small Scallops in Sauce)
  Tender scallops from Rías Baixas, caught using seabed-preserving methods and packed in that same celebrated artisan sauce.
• Ventresca de Atún (Yellowfin Tuna Belly in Olive Oil)
  The prized belly cut that's buttery, tender, and absolutely luxurious. 

Perfect for Effortless Entertaining

As a cheese shop, we know a thing or two about building a stunning board. Conservas are the perfect elegant addition—they add variety, sophistication, and a conversation starter to any cheese spread.

Arrange an opened tin of those scallops alongside a creamy cheese, or let the tuna ventresca shine next to something aged and nutty. Your guests will be impressed, and you'll know it took zero cooking.

Need a moment of indulgence? Fork a slice of tuna belly straight onto toast, add a squeeze of lemon, and pour yourself something nice to drink. Let's face it, sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is really good food that requires no effort.

How to Serve Them

You can create exciting appetizers with these gems, but at their core their beauty is their simplicity. Open and serve directly from the tin with good crusty bread, crackers, or toast points. Add lemon wedges, flaky salt, cheese, and quality butter on the side. That's it.

You should serve conservas at room temperature. If you've had it in the fridge, take it out 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors bloom.

And when the seafood's all gone, don't waste the oil and sauce left behind. You can drizzle all that tasty ocean goodness on anything!

Quality You Can Taste

Conservas give you hand-packed seafood, thoughtful sourcing, and that perfect balance of texture and flavor that will tempt you to reach for just one more bite until the tin is empty.

Whether you're building your next cheese board, need a sophisticated lunch, or want to impress guests without the stress, conservas deliver. They're pantry staples that feel like luxuries—exactly what any gathering calls for.

Ready to explore?

Check out our tinned fish collection and discover conservas. Your taste buds (and your hungry guests) will thank you.