Species Name:
Crassostrea gigasSustainability Rating:
Green – Best Choice
What:
A Pacific Oyster from the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand
When:
Available May – OctoberWhere/How:
Where – New Zealand
How – Farm Raised
Characteristics
Harvested from the pristine waters surrounding the Coromandel Peninsula, the flavor of these oysters reflects the nutrient-rich and pollution-free waters from which they are harvested. Coromandel’s are medium-size oysters with a deep cup. They have a clean, fresh flavor with a rich, briny liquor, and a slight cucumber finish. Since they are harvested during New Zealand’s colder months, they have a firm, plump and buttery texture.
For Your Menu
Add these tasty oysters to your menu today. Keep it simple by serving them raw with a side of mignonette sauce, lemon wedges, and Tabasco Hot Sauce.
For Your Waitstaff
Why not pair these tasty imports with a great white wine from New Zealand? Also, remind your customer that these are seasonal oysters, so enjoy them while we have them!
Nutritious, delicious, and sustainable – did you know that farmed oysters are rated as Best Choice by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch? More reasons why customers should enjoy it even more!
For Your Retail Display
Accent your oyster display with lemons, a few bottles of Santa Monica Seafood Cocktail Sauce, and Tabasco. It doesn’t hurt to have some oyster shucking knives available too!