Oysters » Farmed oysters
Kaki (sushi name)
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Details About Farmed oysters
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Eco DetailsThree species — Eastern or American Oyster, edible oysters and Pacific oysters — are farmed in the U.S. Look for ones that are raised on suspension systems, since dredging is not required for harvest. Dredging can damage bottom habitat. |
More About Farmed oysters
These filter-feeding bivalves (having two shells) come from both wild harvests and aquaculture operations.
Species Information
Buying & Eating Guide
Recipes
Oysters Stewed in Thyme Cream with Thyme Croutons
An opulent stew of oysters plumped in a silken thyme cream.
Shrimp, Shellfish and Chinese Sausage with Jasmine Rice
The exotic flavors of lemongrass, curry and galangal infuse this quick and beautiful Asian-style paella.
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
