Hake Cheeks in Green Sauce, Artesanos Alalunga, Spain

Artesanos Alalunga is much more than just a commercial brand. It is a family project, forged from the passion for gastronomy and the determination to offer the world the benefits of the Spanish coasts, in which canned fish from the Cantabrian Sea is preserved and captured using sustainable fishing techniques.

These jewels that the ocean gives us every year are combined with the highest quality natural ingredients which are cooked applying the most respectful techniques for the product in search of excellence.

Flavorful European hake neck, or "cheeks", simmered in a rich and aromatic sauce of garlic, parsley, onions, and broth. A traditional taste of Biscay.

Line caught Hake purchased directly from local fish markets of the Bay of Biscay. Alalunga upholds their commitment to sustainable fishing practices by only using Hake caught with a hook. Alalunga masterfully selects each cut to highlight its exceptional qualities, while using the entire fish to minimize waste.

TASTING: aromatic, herbal, moreish
PAIRING: gruner, hop-heavy beer, gin
SERVING: center-stage in a hearty rice dish, goat cheese, garden fresh crudite
INGREDIENTS: European hake cheeks (Merluccius merluccius), onion, hake broth, Arbequina EVOO, garlic, parsley, spring mineral salt
CAUGHT IN: Cantabrian Sea