Güeyu Mar Tinned Fish
Güeyu Mar is a celebrated seasonal beach restaurant in Playa de Vega on Spain’s north coast. Abel Álvarez, the chef and an owner, built his reputation serving what has been called “the apotheosis of Western Seafood.” After many years of research and experimentation, Abel figured out a way to can the grilled seafood that made him famous in a way that keeps its impeccable flavor, aroma, and texture. The canning venture sprung up as a way to keep the tiny seasonal restaurant’s staff employed year-round.
The tinned fish is so good that, if you’re lucky enough to snag a table in the small restaurant, you’ll likely be served it as part of your meal. Food critic Vedat Milor of Gastromondiale wrote, “His canned sardines and navajas (razor clams), especially the latter, possess a depth that I do not know how to describe, except by using the cliché word “umami.” Florence Fabricant of the New York Times observed, “The results are richly succulent and deserve a place among your tapas, and in salads, sandwiches, rice and pasta dishes, and on seafood platters.”
At DeLaurenti, we carry the seven varieties below:
Güeyu Mar Spicy Sardine Tails in Pickle Sauce
Güeyu Mar Sardine Tails in Pickle Sauce
Güeyu Mar Grilled Spicy Cockles in EVOO
Güeyu Mar Grilled Small Mussels in Marinade Sauce
Güeyu Mar Grilled Red Tuna Loin in EVOO