Pinctada margaritifera - farmed in South West Waters Oysters are best consumed direct from the shell or using an oyster fork. Don’t just swallow your oysters, be sure to chew and properly taste the flesh. Popular accompaniments are a squeeze of lemon, a dash of Tabasco or finely chopped shallots in vinegar. For those of you who have joined us in the restaurants you might have sampled our Portland Pearl Oyster. They are a real taste of the sea. How do we prepare the Shellfish? These are supplied as a live fresh product and sold individually. Taste description While native oysters have the same overall oceanic smell and taste of Pacific oysters, their character is more complex with flavour notes of fresh seaweed as well as the suggestion of citrus-like and faintly metallic elements. Although the texture isn’t quite as creamy or juicy as that of the Pacific oyster, this multi-layered, fine flavour means that they are considered to be the superior of the two types. Health Oysters are high in protein and low in fat.They are rich in zinc and contain many other minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, iodine, magnesium and selenium.They are also a good source of omega-3 oil. Per 100 g/4 oz: 65 kcals, 1.3 g fat
