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Phantom Creek Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics

Phantom Creek Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from one of the Britsih Columbia oyster appellations near Vancouver Island, BC.  They are raised by the suspension tray to beach method which combines two oyster farming methods.  Tray suspension oysters are taken from their pampered environment and put into the beach cultured environment during their last 6 months before harvesting.  This allows them to "toughen up" a bit, giving them stronger, less brittle shells and firmer meats. 

Phantom Creek Oyster

Location

Cortes Island, Strait of Georgia, British Columbia

Species

Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)

Oyster Availability

September - July

Size

up to 3"

Oyster Cultivation

Suspension tray to beach

Oyster Flavor Profile

Phantom Creek Oysters have deep cups, petite plump meats, a mild flavor and clean finish.

Map

See Phantom Creek Oyster Map

See proper shellfish storage methods for the best way to maintain the shelf life and flavor of your oysters. Also, check-out our list of where to buy raw oysters.

Chef's Resources lists over 50 varieties of Atlantic Coast oysters and 60 varieties of Pacific Coast oysters. Follow the links to these oyster varieties
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