"Discover the key to shucking live oysters" .
Have You ever Shucked an Oyster?
Watch and Learn just How to Do It!
If you love eating oysters and want to learn how to shuck oysters at home, don’t let the stories put you off. Although shucking oysters requires some effort, it takes less muscle than it does skill. With a little knowledge about oyster anatomy, a good knife and some way to protect your hands from slips or the oyster shell itself, you’ll quickly take fresh oysters from shelled to shucked like a pro.
Buying Live Oysters
When you’re buying live oysters, you want to make sure that you’re buying fresh oysters. Fresh oysters should smell clean and briny, like the sea. Any other odors are an indication that the oysters are beginning to or have spoiled. Oregon Seafood gets very fresh Oysters every week and is an excellent source for high quality live oysters.
Look for oysters with tightly closed shells. Healthy, live oysters don’t readily make themselves vulnerable to predators. If you see oysters with partially opened shells, tap them. If the shells snap shut immediately, the oyster is okay. If not, the oyster has either died or is the process of dying. If you’re buying oysters in bulk, ask the fishmonger if you can pop an oyster or two open to check the liquor for freshness.
Oregon Seafood is located: 1167 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 503-693-7222
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