Olympia Oyster
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Olympia Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics
Olympia Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from one of the South Puget Sound oyster appellations in Washington State. They are an Intertidal Beach Cultured Oyster and have been farmed in Puget Sound since 1878. In 1889 the Washington Territorial Legislature dubbed these oysters the "Olymia" oyster because they were so taken with it.
Beach cultured oysters are raised on tidal beaches with sandy or rocky bottoms. They are accustomed to fighting the tides, clamping tightly shut during low tides to preserve their “liquor” and to protect themselves against predators. Because of this “tough” life, beach raised oysters are hearty. They have hard, sturdy shells which shuckers like to work with. And their ability to close tightly, coupled with their hard shells, gives them a longer shelf life.
Olympia Oyster |
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Location |
From Totten and Little Skookum Inlets, South Puget Sound, WA |
Species |
Olympia Oyster (Crassostrea lurida) |
Oyster Availability |
October - May |
Size |
1 1/2 - 2" |
Oyster Cultivation |
Beach grown |
Oyster Flavor Profile |
Olympia Oysters have very small meats with a high brininess and sweet, coppery or metalic flavor. |
See proper shellfish storage methods for the best way to maintain the shelf life and flavor of your oysters.
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