La Curiosa’s Large Mussels (6/8 per can) are a premium conserva that showcase the bold flavor and craftsmanship of Galicia’s seafood traditions. These are not your average tinned mussels—each one is plump, meaty, and meticulously hand-packed to preserve its delicate texture and natural richness. Harvested from the pristine waters of the Rías Gallegas, these mussels are sustainably farmed and carefully selected for size and quality before being prepared in a classic escabeche sauce.
The escabeche—a bright, tangy marinade of olive oil, vinegar, paprika, and spices—perfectly complements the mussels’ briny sweetness, adding layers of warmth and depth without overpowering their natural character. The larger size of the 6/8 variety means each bite is satisfyingly substantial, with a velvety mouthfeel and a lingering, savory finish.
These mussels are ideal as the centerpiece of a tapas spread, paired with crusty bread to soak up the sauce or served over warm potatoes with a touch of parsley. They also shine in a salad with roasted red peppers, or alongside a glass of Albariño or a light, chilled vermouth.
La Curiosa is known for its playful, design-forward packaging and commitment to quality—and this tin is no exception. Both visually striking and gastronomically impressive, it’s a go-to choice for those seeking a true taste of Galicia’s sea in every luxurious mouthful. Whether shared with friends or savored solo, La Curiosa’s large mussels are a conservas experience that’s anything but ordinary.
They only use mussels of the species (Mytilus galloprovincialis). These are cultivated on rafts, floating platforms from which ropes hang submerged in the water to which the mussels adhere.
Our estuaries are the world's main source of this mollusk, where they have the best food and grow to a larger size.
For this specific format, we use large specimens taken from the best-located rafts in our estuaries, cleaned and canned by hand one by one.
Once selected, fried in olive oil and lovingly hand-packed, one by one, they are covered with our marinade made with natural ingredients such as natural paprika, black pepper, cloves and bay leaves.