Albacore Tuna Loins with Onion & Green Pepper, Artesanos Alalunga, Spain
Albacore Tuna Loins with Onion & Green Pepper, Artesanos Alalunga, Spain
Artesanos Alalunga is a small, family-run producer focused on high-quality conservas from the Cantabrian Sea. Only the freshest summer-caught albacore (bonito del norte) are used—line-caught by local fishermen and packed the same day.
- PRODUCER: Artesanos Alalunga
- ORIGIN: Cantabrian Sea, Spain
- FISH VARIETY: Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
- PREPARATION: Hand-cut tuna loins are gently simmered in olive oil with fresh onions and green peppers following a traditional coastal recipe
- TEXTURE: Buttery and firm, with clean separation of the loins
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FLAVOR PROFILE:
- Aromas: Sweet pepper, cooked onion, and fresh oil
- Palate: Rich, savory, and slightly sweet from the vegetables, with a fresh tuna backbone
- Finish: Smooth, light, and gently spiced from the pepper
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PAIRINGS:
- Wheat beer, crisp white wines (Txakolina, Albariño), or gin cocktails
- Pickled vegetables, olives, or sharp cheeses
- Salt-and-vinegar chips or white rice
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve over rice as a warm or cold topping
- Pair with potato chips for a simple aperitivo
- Add to salads or stuff into sandwiches
- INGREDIENTS: Albacore (Thunnus alalunga), onion, green pepper, Arbequina EVOO, olive oil, spring mineral salt
- CAUGHT IN: Cantabrian Sea
- NOTES: Gluten-free
Fresh, vegetal, and quietly rich—an elevated version of a coastal classic.
Albacore Tuna Loins with Onion & Green Pepper, Artesanos Alalunga, Spain
Albacore Tuna Loins with Onion & Green Pepper, Artesanos Alalunga, Spain
Artesanos Alalunga is a small, family-run producer focused on high-quality conservas from the Cantabrian Sea. Only the freshest summer-caught albacore (bonito del norte) are used—line-caught by local fishermen and packed the same day.
- PRODUCER: Artesanos Alalunga
- ORIGIN: Cantabrian Sea, Spain
- FISH VARIETY: Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
- PREPARATION: Hand-cut tuna loins are gently simmered in olive oil with fresh onions and green peppers following a traditional coastal recipe
- TEXTURE: Buttery and firm, with clean separation of the loins
-
FLAVOR PROFILE:
- Aromas: Sweet pepper, cooked onion, and fresh oil
- Palate: Rich, savory, and slightly sweet from the vegetables, with a fresh tuna backbone
- Finish: Smooth, light, and gently spiced from the pepper
-
PAIRINGS:
- Wheat beer, crisp white wines (Txakolina, Albariño), or gin cocktails
- Pickled vegetables, olives, or sharp cheeses
- Salt-and-vinegar chips or white rice
-
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve over rice as a warm or cold topping
- Pair with potato chips for a simple aperitivo
- Add to salads or stuff into sandwiches
- INGREDIENTS: Albacore (Thunnus alalunga), onion, green pepper, Arbequina EVOO, olive oil, spring mineral salt
- CAUGHT IN: Cantabrian Sea
- NOTES: Gluten-free
Fresh, vegetal, and quietly rich—an elevated version of a coastal classic.