La Narval "Special Selection" - Galician Scallops with Olive Oil Garlic and Chilli - 110g

La Narval “Special Selection” – Galician Scallops with Olive Oil, Garlic & Chilli

These scallops are volandeiras, a native Galician species often incorrectly marketed as zamburiñas. La Narval is explicit in its sourcing: while both species are exceptional and endemic to the Galician Rías, true zamburiñas are increasingly scarce and deliberately avoided.

Harvested by local fishing guilds using the traditional Bou de Vara method, these scallops are collected under strict quota and size controls, ensuring selective and responsible fishing. Growing in the nutrient-rich waters of the Rías, they develop a clean, distinctly maritime flavour and a firm, delicate texture.

Preserved with olive oil, garlic, and chilli, the preparation adds gentle warmth and aroma while keeping the focus firmly on the scallop itself.

Best served at room temperature or lightly warmed, as a simple tapa or plated seafood dish.

About the Producer

Conservas La Narval is a Galician conservera based in the Ría de Arousa, one of Europe’s most respected fishing estuaries. The company operates with a clear purpose: to preserve the traditional Galician approach to seafood conservation through precision, restraint, and respect for raw material.

La Narval works with locally landed fish and shellfish, sourced seasonally from small coastal boats operating under regulated quotas. Only seafood at optimal maturity is selected, prioritising texture, natural fat content, and flavour over volume or yield.

Processing is deliberately hands-on and minimal. Fish and shellfish are hand-cleaned, hand-trimmed, and hand-packed, then preserved using simple, time-tested preparations designed to enhance the character of the seafood rather than dominate it.

Today, Conservas La Narval combines traditional craftsmanship with modern food safety standards, producing conservas defined by clarity, balance, and consistency. Their tins reflect the essence of Galician coastal cuisine—honest, precise, and uncompromising.