Israel Romero / Friday, October 13, 2023 / Categories: Blog Pâtés with a taste of the sea La Curiosa The cans from La Curiosa are as curious on the outside as they are on the inside. It’s a very distinctive packaging, something not seen before in the world of canned goods. It’s a young, relaxed line. According to its thirty-something founder, Cristóbal Fernández, the goal was to take the can out of the classic, conservative and boring world of design. La Curiosa Sardine Pâté La Curiosa Velvet Crab Pâté La Curiosa Mackerel Pâté La Curiosa Spider Crab Pâté La Curiosa Zamburiña (Scallop) Pâté La Curiosa Mussel Pâté Our pairing recommendations for La Curiosa Pâtés Convinced that the can is like a pot where you can cook anything, their bet on high-quality fish and seafood pâtés is revolutionizing the Spanish, European and North American markets. They don’t like to see pâté as a substitute product or a lower-quality product. They see it as another format to enjoy quality preserved fish and seafood. And as always at Made in Spain Gourmet, we support products as wonderful as the people who make them. We love them all. At Made in Spain Gourmet we recommend tasting them with toasted bread or a Paul & Pippa cracker. And pairing them with a good Penedès white wine or a Verdejo. Because Made in Spain is Quality always guarantees you the best of Spanish gastronomy. [caption id="attachment_26697" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sardine Pâté[/caption] La Curiosa Sardine Pâté A smooth pâté made from sardine fillets that have been lightly toasted beforehand. They make a sauce like your grandmother would: a garlicky sauce sautéing some garlic, a little tomato and a splash of vinegar to bring it to life. That’s it! Like all their products, it’s free from artificial additives and gluten. A pâté with its own character thanks to its intense sardine flavor and olive oil seasoned with tomato—perfect to combine with good bread. La Curiosa Velvet Crab Pâté These awards are held annually and last summer Setacor had the opportunity to be part of the 2022 edition. They wrote a report about their circular project and sent it to the organization. Honestly, they thought so many companies would apply that being one of the chosen ones was almost impossible. Because in Spain there are many people doing sustainability very well—we are a world power, gastronomically speaking. It was already a dream that chef Joan Roca might know about us. That would at least have been the reward. But no, Setacor has a star, and they were one of the awardees. [caption id="attachment_26698" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Mackerel Pâté[/caption] La Curiosa Mackerel Pâté A smooth pâté made from mackerel fillets that have been lightly toasted beforehand. At La Curiosa they make a sauce like your grandmother would: a garlicky sauce sautéing some garlic, a little tomato and a splash of vinegar to bring it to life—nothing more! A different and exquisite way to enjoy mackerel. Enjoy the pâté made with mackerel and a traditional Galician sauce. A smooth, spreadable preparation perfect for an appetizer or informal snack. La Curiosa Spider Crab Pâté Delicious spider crab pâté of the highest quality. Its intense flavor and texture make this pâté an incomparable appetizer. Homemade preparation. If you want to prepare a delicious snack full of seafood flavor, you must try this spider crab pâté. A smooth, spreadable preparation made with spider crab and brown crab. Like all their products, it’s free from artificial additives and gluten. [caption id="attachment_26699" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Zamburiña Pâté[/caption] La Curiosa Zamburiña (Scallop) Pâté What happens when we mix the delicious zamburiña from the Cambados fish market in Galicia with a little sauce like your grandmother would make? Are you the type to dip bread in the sauce from our zamburiñas? Get ready to try this pâté. KM0! Even the tomatoes and onions come from local gardens. A smooth, spreadable pâté made with zamburiñas and a traditional Galician sauce. Like all their products, it’s free from artificial additives and gluten. La Curiosa Mussel Pâté It won’t disappoint lovers of authentic flavors. It’s characterized by its intense, pure taste, due to its composition—high content of Galician mussels accompanied by the Galician-style sauce: olive oil, little onion, tomato, white wine, spices and ET VOILÀ. A different and exquisite way to eat mussels. Made with mussels and a traditional Galician sauce. A smooth, spreadable preparation perfect for an appetizer or an informal snack. Like all their products, it’s free from artificial additives and gluten. Our pairing recommendations for La Curiosa Pâtés Clot del Roure, biodynamic, Vins El Cep Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, Sal de Ibiza Organic White Wine D’Origen P3 Xarel·lo, Can Bas Why marketing is at odds with Spanish gourmet brands Sweet and Savory Pairing Print 5 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.