Real Conservera Española · Selección 1920 · Scallops in Galician Sauce (Zamburiñas en Salsa de Vieira) Galicia, Spain

The Moment

This is the tin you open when you want comfort with depth — warm, savory, and quietly luxurious. It’s designed for slow eating, good bread, and letting the sauce do as much talking as the seafood.

What It Feels Like

The aroma is gentle and inviting, led by sweet tomato, olive oil, and warm spice. There’s no overt fishiness here — just a soft, savory perfume that hints at richness rather than intensity.

On the palate, the scallops are mild, buttery, and naturally sweet, carrying a clean expression of the sea. The Galician salsa de vieira brings everything together: tomato, onion, pepper, olive oil, and wine, layered with both sweet and smoked paprika. The result is a sauce that’s savory and slightly sweet, with a subtle smokiness and aromatic depth that lingers without overpowering the scallops.

The finish is warm and comforting, with spice, sweetness, and gentle richness carried long by the sauce.

Texture

The small, hand-packed scallops are tender and juicy, yet hold their shape beautifully. Many still include the coral and frill, adding variation and interest to each bite. Firm enough to avoid mushiness, but yielding and soft on the palate — a clear step above everyday tinned scallops.

Perfect For

Enjoyed straight from the tin with crusty bread
Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon
Served at room temperature or gently warmed
Tossed with white rice or pasta (orecchiette works beautifully)
Effortless meals where the sauce is the star

Pairs Beautifully With

Crisp & Mineral Whites
Albariño, Muscadet, Savoie Jacquère, or Vermentino — acidity and minerality cut the sauce’s richness and echo its coastal roots.

Textural & Savory Whites
Skin-kissed or amphora-aged whites with grip and depth stand up beautifully to the paprika-spiced sauce.

Fresh & Mineral Rosé
Dry, precise rosés keep the pairing light while complementing tomato and spice.

Sparkling (Brut or Extra Brut)
Bubbles refresh the palate and lift the sauce’s sweetness and smoke.

Why We Love It

These scallops showcase why Galician conservas are so revered. Hand-harvested, carefully packed, and paired with a traditional salsa de vieira, this tin delivers warmth, balance, and real culinary satisfaction. It’s the kind of conservas that feels like a finished dish — no embellishment required.