Anchovies à la Basque

Olasagasti is one of the Basque Country’s most revered conservas producers, based in Getaria on the rugged Cantabrian coast of northern Spain — a region that has been fishing and preserving anchovies for centuries. Their Anchovies à la Basque are a celebration of that tradition: wild-caught Cantabrian anchovies prepared in the Basque style, with the bold, aromatic flavours of the region’s beloved pepper and tomato sauce.

Cantabrian anchovies are widely considered the finest in the world — prized for their exceptional depth of flavour, silky texture, and the careful curing process that transforms them from a simple fish into something extraordinary. The Basque preparation adds a layer of warmth and complexity: sweet peppers, ripe tomato, and olive oil creating a rich, savoury backdrop that complements the intense, umami-rich anchovy beautifully.