CODESA Cantabrian Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil – “Serie Limitada” (115g Net Weight / 8 Fillets)

Elevate your gourmet pantry with CODESA “Serie Limitada”, widely recognized by award juries and culinary experts as one of the finest anchovies produced in the world. Crafted in Laredo, Cantabria, by Conservas CODESA (est. 1976), this flagship edition represents the highest expression of Spanish preserve traditions.

The “Serie Limitada” Spring Catch Difference

Only wild European anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus) caught exclusively during the peak spring coastal harvest (Cantábrico Primavera) in the Bay of Biscay are chosen for the Serie Limitada range. At this time of year, the fish achieve optimal fat levels, firmness, and body size.

Each catch is salted and aged slowly in traditional barrels for a minimum of 12 to 14 months. Once cured to perfection, master artisan women hand-wash, trim, and bone each fillet using time-honored techniques, laying 8 large, immaculate fillets into pure olive oil.

Award-Winning Excellence

Crystal Taste Award Winner: Awarded 3 Gold Stars for 3 consecutive years at the International Taste Institute (iTQi) in Brussels, earning the coveted Crystal Taste Award for outstanding flavor and texture consistency.
100% Cantabrico Guarantee: Features the official seal of “Anchoas de Cantabria”, certifying 100% genuine origin and complete local preparation in Cantabria, Spain.
Especial Hostelería Selection: Curated specifically for top-tier restaurants and connoisseurs seeking large, meaty fillets with zero bones and low, rounded saltiness.

Tasting Notes & Serving Suggestions

Flavor Profile: Balanced, savory, and nutty with a soft sea finish—never overly salty, fishy, or harsh.
Texture: Firm, plump, and velvety on the palate.
Serving Ideas: Serve at cool room temperature. Drape over toasted artisan sourdough with high-fat cultured butter, pair with charred red peppers or vine-ripened tomatoes, or serve atop Gilda tapas skewers with Basque Piparra peppers and green olives.

Origin: Spain
Brand: Conservas CODESA
Storage: Semi-preserve – keep refrigerated : 5o to 10o
Shelf Life: See date on package
Ingredients: Cantabrian Anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus), Olive Oil, Sea Salt

Founded in 1976 in Laredo, Cantabria, Conservas CODESA is a renowned Spanish artisan producer specializing in top-tier Cantabrian sea anchovies. The family-owned brand combines traditional barrel sea-salt curing with meticulous hand-filleting to deliver award-winning, ocean-fresh delicacies to gourmet kitchens worldwide.