Ekone - Mussels in Marinara with Capers

Plump Pacific Northwest mussels meet bright tomato, savory capers, garlic, and basil in Ekone Mussels in Marinara with Capers. Sustainably harvested from Totten Inlet in Washington, the mussels are packed in a rich marinara built from organic tomatoes and olive oil, with capers bringing a briny counterpoint to the natural sweetness and oceanic character of the shellfish. Ready to enjoy straight from the tin or incorporate into a meal, it is a vibrant expression of Ekone's tide-to-tin approach to Pacific Northwest seafood.

Product Details:

• Producer: Ekone
• Parent Company: Taylor Shellfish
• Founders: Nick and Joanne Jambor
• Seafood: Sustainably harvested Totten Inlet mussels
• Sauce: Marinara with capers
• Ingredients: Mussels, organic crushed tomatoes, organic olive oil, organic tomato paste, capers, organic garlic powder, salt, organic basil, and citric acid
• Format: Shelf-stable tinned seafood
• Allergen: Contains shellfish

Sensory Description:

Tender, savory mussels form the center of the dish, surrounded by a rich tomato sauce with bright acidity and concentrated tomato character. Capers contribute a distinctly briny, piquant edge that complements the mussels' natural salinity, while garlic and basil bring aromatic depth. Olive oil rounds the sauce and gives it a richer texture, balancing the tang of the tomato and capers. The overall profile is savory and maritime, with tomato, herbs, and briny shellfish carrying through the finish.

Producer’s Background:

Ekone was founded in 1980 by shellfish farmers Nick and Joanne Jambor, who developed the company around their experiments with smoking techniques and seafood recipes in Washington. When the Jambors retired, Taylor Shellfish was asked to continue the Ekone legacy. Today, the brand draws on five generations of Taylor family shellfish farming in the Pacific Northwest and operates a family cannery on the shores of Willapa Bay. Ekone emphasizes a tide-to-tin approach, with its farmed shellfish grown in Pacific Northwest tidelands, harvested for freshness, and carefully packed for preservation. Mussels in Marinara with Capers extends that philosophy beyond the company's smoked seafood, pairing sustainably harvested Totten Inlet mussels with a simple, ingredient-driven tomato sauce.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy directly from the tin with crusty bread or spoon over toasted crostini so the bread absorbs the tomato and caper-rich sauce. For a more substantial dish, toss the mussels and their marinara with warm pasta, spoon them over polenta, or serve alongside roasted vegetables. They also make a flavorful addition to a conservas or charcuterie spread with olives, cheese, pickled vegetables, and crackers. Refrigerate after opening.