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Storing & Shucking

Shucking oystersHow to Store Oysters

  • Wash your hands before and after handling the seafood
  • Fresh oysters should smell fresh and mild, with no fishy or ammonia-like odors
  • Keep oysters cool and moist after purchase
  • Store oysters flat side up to ensure they don’t open and lose flavour
  • Do not store in closed containers or in plastic bags
  • Do not transport or store oysters in water or in direct contact with melted ice
  • Properly stored oysters will keep up to 3 weeks at 4oC
  • Shucked fresh oysters can only be frozen for up to 3 months

Plate of shucked oystersHow to Shuck Oysters

  • Hold oyster in the palm of your hand, or hold tightly against a hard surface with the cup or deep side down
  • Protect your hand by wearing a heavy-duty rubber glove or folded kitchen towel
  • Keep the bottom shell level to prevent spilling liquor
  • Locate the hinge and insert a knife between the shells by gently working it back and forth
  • When the knife is well in, twist back and forth to open
  • Slide the knife across the top of the shell to cut the muscle and run under the body of the oyster

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