Oysters, Coromandel

Jason Oh

Species Name:
Crassostrea gigas
Sustainability Rating:

GreenGreen – Best Choice

What:

A Pacific Oyster from the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand

When:
Available May – October
Where/How:

Where – New Zealand

How – Farm Raised

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Characteristics

CharacteristicsHarvested 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

MenuAdd 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

Wait StaffWhy 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

Retail 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!