Blue Point Oysters
ITEM SPECS
Size: | Choose 50 or 100 Oysters |
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Season: | Year Round (Weather Permitting) |
Origin: | Long Island Sound, Connecticut |
Shipping Limitations: | Cannot be shipped to Louisiana or Hawaii. |
PRODUCT INFO
Connecticut Blue Point oysters have been an iconic Atlantic oyster variety for ages. These oysters are farmed in the Long Island Sound without the use of cages or traps. They are harvested between 3” and 4” in size and have a briny, meaty flavor with a bit of Atlantic muskiness.
These oysters have been stored in a high tech refrigerated flowing seawater system post-harvest that keeps them fresher, tastier, and alive longer. While in this wet holding area, they naturally clean themselves of sand, bacteria and grit by filtering the clean seawater.
STORAGE
Storage: | If you will be eating your Blue Point oysters soon after arrival, you can simply store them in a bowl in your refrigerator covered with a damp towel. For ideal longer term storage, you may want to keep them on ice with the "cup" side of the shell down. See how to store shellfish for a tutorial. |
Shelf Life: | 7-10 days from date shipped. |
RECIPES & TIPS
If you’ve never opened an oyster before, don’t worry…it’s easier than you think! All you need is an oyster knife and the proper technique:
How to Open an Oyster Online Tutorial
How to Open an Oyster (Printable PDF)
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