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Oyster, Eastern
Oyster, Eastern
Scientific Name:
Crassostrea virginica
Common Name:
Atlantic or Eastern oyster, cove oyster, American oyster
Flavor:
Mild/Moderate
Texture:
Delicate/Medium
Product Information:
The Eastern oyster is known for its distinctive, salty flavor and meaty texture. Oyster meats, which are somewhat fatty, should be smooth with adequate liquor (store cup-side down to retain the liquor). Eastern oysters have a moderately deep, elongated, gray-white to gray-brown, rough, spoon-shaped shell with rose-colored streaks. Inside is a light-colored fringe (the gill) and creamy to light-brown meat. Cooked meat turns ivory.To test for live oysters, tap the shell; it should close. A sulfur odor indicates a dead oyster. The liquid in which fresh, shucked oysters are packed should be clear.
Product Forms:
Live Fresh: Halfshell, Shucked meats Frozen: Whole, Halfshell, Shucked meats Value-added: Smoked, Canned, Breaded, Fritters
Substitutions:
Pacific oysters, European oysters
Cooking Tips:
Oysters are tender creatures. They should never be heated too quickly or too long. As soon as the mantle starts to curl, they’re done. For a classic presentation, try Oysters Rockefeller — broiled in their shells on pans of salt, topped with bacon, breadcrumbs, butter and scallions. Though oysters are often served on the halfshell, people in high-risk categories should avoid raw shellfish.
Cooking Methods:
Bake
Fry
Grill
Saute'
Smoke
Steam
Global Supply:
Canada, France, Spain, United States
Amount Per Serving - Serving Size 100 g/3.5oz
Calories
137
Fat Calories
44.1
Total Fat
4.9 g
Saturated Fat
1.5 g
Cholesterol
105 mg
Sodium
422 mg
Protein
14.1 g
Omega-3
1.2 g
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
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