Olympia Oyster - Ostrea lurida
Shellfish << Olympia Oyster
Range:
Washington State
Seasonality:
Year-round, best during the coldest months of the year
Method of Capture:
Farmed
Sustainability Consideration:
Oysters are filter feeders, and improve water quality. These are very slow growers. The oysters above may have taken six years to achieve that size.
Size Range:
1 to 1.25 inches at the largest
Flavor and Texture:
Sweet and briny with a coppery, or metallic flavor and a pleasant aftertaste
Cooking Tips:
Best served raw on the half shell