Anchovies M.A. Revilla – Butter Tin 50g
M.A. Revilla’s 50g Blue Fish “Il Più Grande Boccato” is more than just a tin of anchovies — it’s a culinary homage to history. Inside are 8 to 10 hand-filleted anchovies from the pristine Cantabrian Sea, preserved not in oil, but in smooth organic butter. This unique preparation revives the way anchovies were enjoyed in Italy at the end of the 19th century, when Italian salters, short of fish on their own coasts, travelled to Santoña in northern Spain. Their work transformed the town into what is still known today as “The Cradle of the Anchovy.”
The butter tin format is both charming and practical: it shields the fillets from air and light while infusing them with a mellow richness that balances the anchovies’ natural saltiness. Before serving, leave the open tin at room temperature for 30 minutes — the butter will soften into a velvety cream, making the anchovies even more luxurious to spread or pair with bread.
These anchovies are an authentic taste of maritime tradition, perfect for tapas with a glass of Albariño or dry vermouth. Their balance of briny intensity and creamy butter makes them unlike any anchovy you’ve had before.
Simple Recipe: Anchovy Crostini with Butter & Lemon
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Let the tin rest 30 minutes until the butter softens.
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Toast slices of baguette or sourdough.
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Spread the softened butter from the tin onto the bread.
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Lay an anchovy fillet on top.
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Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Serve with chilled white wine — an effortless tribute to Santoña’s legacy.
