Fancy Eating Oysters? This is the Ultimate Guide to The Different Types of Oysters You Need! Although many people don’t make the distinction between types of oysters, oysters come from different families and locations and offer different flavors. Every oyster type requires different care and can be used to make different dishes.
Use this guide to choose the perfect oyster type for your next culinary adventure and let flavor be your evening’s most distinguished guest.
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Understanding the Different Types of Oysters
Perhaps you overheard one of your friends saying: “what are the five species of oysters?” and got into a doubt: “do I know what the five types of oysters are?” Moreover, another very common question is: “What are the two main types of oysters?”
Well, we’re the seafood experts and we’re here to solve all your doubts. But that’s not all, because we can give you the information you need and also ship the freshest, most delicious oysters to create the best dishes for the most demanding palates to your front door wherever you live in the country.
Let’s go through the species of oysters you should know covering the country from the east to the west coast. If oysters are what you need, you’re in the right place, we’re oyster experts! Read on and make your order today!
Point Oysters
Point oysters also known as Blue Point oysters are not an oyster species. Indeed, as a Crassostrea genus member, they don’t belong to the Ostreidae family. Nevertheless, these are bivalve mollusks that can be eaten from the half shelf in our hands. Therefore, most people confuse them with oysters, and have been a part of every oyster menu since the 1800s.
These Queen Victoria favorites present medium salinity offering an inside of springy meat that melts in your mouth. Moreover, they will leave a light mineral finish you’ll absolutely love. Eat them straight out of the shell and enjoy one of the most famous oyster types in the world!
Pacific Oysters
Pacific oysters are the world’s most cultivated oysters because a Pacific oyster is so small and sweet that it has become everybody’s favorite. Indeed, you can easily find them in restaurants from the West Coast all the way to European countries. These oysters feature a fluted shell that’s pointier than European Flats and Atlantics. This unique feature will allow you to recognize this oyster type and enjoy its unique flavor and texture.
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Eastern Oysters
Another utterly famous oyster type, the Eastern oysters are grown in very different areas giving them distinct flavors. The further up north they are sourced, the more into the marine soil they are, and the brinier their taste. Although salt makes a difference, the rough shell they’re found in distinguishes this species from all the rest. For the best results, order these oysters from a specialist and receive a fresh order with all the flavor qualities intact.
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Belon Oysters
Belon oysters grow in France but, due to a failed experiment, also in Maine. Since they’re among the most fragile in the world, these oysters can’t be harvested massively dragging the sea bed making the obtaining process more difficult and costly.
That being said, this oyster type is among the most flavorful in the world. Belon oysters are very palatable featuring somewhat of a coppery taste (combined with a tannic accent), and mild brininess. They’re the perfect match for your weekend dinner; order them fresh from us and receive them overnight!
Kumamoto Oysters
Kumamoto oysters are, perhaps, the best openers for any meal and the perfect place to start if you’re not yet a seasoned oyster lover. Well, they are originally from the coast of Kyushu, a Japanese island, but we source them fresh in the USA, in Northern California.
These oysters are everyone’s favorites because they are very small, but packed with a salty, yet sweet flavor that will explode on your palate. This is the perfect style among all oyster types for those who are starting out in this magnificent world of oyster eating. We source and post them fresh to your front door; place your order today!
Regardless of the Species, the Best Types of Oysters Are Fresh Oysters
You can spend decades eating oysters and still wonder: “Are there different types of oysters?” Yes, you might be eating Olympia oysters, Pearl, Point, or Rock oysters, or any other member of the oysters Crassostrea family for decades enjoying the amazing flavor without recognizing the species.
Well, although we’re the oyster specialists and we know exactly what kind of oyster you need for that dish you’re planning, there’s a common consensus that the best type of oyster is always fresh oysters. We harvest and ship them overnight to your front door so you can enjoy the full flavor of these underwater wonders.
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No Oyster Cooks Itself!
We’re The Fresh Lobster Company LLC and we are the oyster and seafood specialists. So, we get the question: “What is the best type of oyster to eat?” a lot. Since we always go the extra mile for our oyster-loving friends, we included a handful of amazing recipes on our website so you can cook any and all our products at home. We provide you with the freshest, most delicious oysters and the steps to transform them into mind-blowing seafood dishes that can conquest even the most demanding palates.
Our Favorite Status is Delivered!
Out of all the types of oysters we’ve seen above, the favorite oysters for all our happy customers throughout these past years have been punctually arriving oysters. You might be an oyster lover but if you have a beautiful table set full of guests and the package hasn’t shown up, the night is ruined.
We work our hardest every day to bring every order to each of our clients on time, every time. Order from the specialist and get the freshest oysters, crabs, shellfish and lobsters delivered to your front door effortlessly overnight.
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