Israel Romero / Sunday, June 1, 2025 / Categories: Blog What is Arbequina? The olive oil variety every chef should try Subtlety also has flavor! In the world of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), the Arbequina variety stands out for its soft, fruity, and elegant character. An EVOO perfect when flavors need to accompany delicately, not overpower. Because Made in Spain means Quality. How and when to use Arbequina? Cold preparations Its silky texture and balanced flavor enhance fresh salads, raw vegetables, and mild sauces like a citrus vinaigrette or a light aioli. Ideal for seafood and carpaccios Arbequina perfectly accompanies dishes where the product is the star: fish carpaccios, ceviches, tuna or shrimp tartare… It adds that fruity touch without stealing the spotlight. A drizzle at the right moment Try a few drops at the end of a preparation to add fresh aroma and subtle elegance: over avocado toast, a mild cheese, or even a white gazpacho. [caption id="attachment_33761" align="aligncenter" width="800"] What is Arbequina? The olive oil variety every chef should try[/caption] Recipe: Cod carpaccio with Arbequina and almonds Ingredients: 200 g of desalted cod, very thinly sliced 3 tablespoons Arbequina EVOO 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon sliced toasted almonds A few arugula leaves or microgreens Sea salt flakes and black pepper to taste Preparation: Arrange the sliced cod on a flat plate. Add the orange zest and a generous drizzle of Arbequina. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and arugula on top. Finish with sea salt flakes and pepper to taste. Let rest 5 minutes and… enjoy! A simple, fresh, and elegant dish where Arbequina shines without overshadowing. Discover our Arbequina bottles Bring the finest flavor of EVOO to your kitchen Our recommendations Arbequina Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Verde Divino Organic Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Set d'Oli Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Arbequina, Mas Montseny Biodynamic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Arbequina, Castillo de Canena ✨ An oil for those who appreciate subtlety: DISCOVER THE FLAVOR OF ARBEQUINA Do you like our content? We strive to offer information we think is interesting if you're a true Spanish Gourmet Lover, so we want to reward your loyalty with a discount of €10 on your next purchase at Made in Spain Store. Enter the coupon LOVER to benefit from this exclusive discount. *Purchases over €60 AUTHOR: Israel Romero, CEO of Made in Spain Gourmet. The aperitif, always with vermouth! Spanish tradition in your glass. Spanish gourmet brands: Give up prestige for the lure of private-label brands in the U.S.? Print 5 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.