Where to get Wellfleet Oysters?
To order, call or text 774-722-1440. Order Oysters, Littlenecks and Sea Scallops for pickup at the Wellfleet Shellfish Farmers Market. At the Pier, Saturdays 12 – 2. Click here to pre-order.
How much do wholesale oysters cost?
You can find wholesale oysters for anywhere from 30 cents to over 70 cents (plus shipping). With clams it is a little tougher, since they are recognized as more of a commodity. The range in price is much smaller and many more customers are going to be price-conscious.
Where do Wellfleet oysters come from?
Wellfleet oysters have been considered some of the world’s best for generations. The Wellfleet oyster is an eastern oyster, Crassostrea Virginica by species, the same kind of oyster that grows in Long Island Sound, as far south as the Chesapeake Bay, and up into Canada’s Maritime Provinces in the north.
What do Wellfleet oysters taste like?
Wellfleet oysters benefit from nutrient rich coastal waters that provide phytoplankton and produce a great tasting oyster. The plump meats have a mild sweet flavor, brininess, and a crisp clean finish.
Are Wellfleet oysters farmed?
The most famous of all New England oysters, Wellfleets are farmed in the protected intertidal flats of Wellfleet Harbor. The Cape’s lack of freshwater guarantees a profoundly briny flavor in its oysters.
What is a good price for oysters?
Market prices on oysters generally range from $36-$54 per dozen, depending on current selection and availability.
How many oysters are in a 30 pound box?
These are the best we can get from the Gulf and come in a 30 pound box of approximately 60 to 100+ oysters depending on their size.
Can you eat oysters off the rocks?
In truth, there is not a guaranteed safe way to consume raw oysters. As is the case with other seafood options, it’s important that oysters undergo a full cooking or commercial freezing process in order to ensure the killing of harmful, disease-causing bacteria.
What country has best oysters?
Although France is normally the first place that springs to mind for the world’s best oysters, the Delta de l’Ebre, situated between Barcelona and Valencia, it a top contender. The oysters are said to have a unique flavour as they combine the saltiness of the Mediterranean with the sweet freshness of the River Ebro.
What are the most expensive oysters?
Coffin Bay King Oysters are among the most expensive oysters in the world. They take 6 to 7 years to grow, weigh one kilo and cost $100 AUD, around 77 USD.