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Olympia
Oyster
(Ostrea
lurida)
Pacific
Northwest native oyster depleted to near extinction due to
pollution and overharvesting. Slowly returning to
Puget Sound. Excellent cocktail oyster, wonderful pan
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Pacific
Oyster
(Crassostrea
gigas)
Japanese native. Savior
of the Northwest oyster industry. Extensively farmed
throughout the world. Great for half shell, fried, or
in stews. This oyster does it all! |
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Manila
Clam
(Tapes
japonica)
Japanese Littleneck.
Another Japanese native, "accidentally" imported
from Japan with Pacific oyster seed. Has flourished in
Puget Sound since that time, and is the staple of the local
shellfish industry. Fabulous steamed, butterfly fried,
or in chowder. |
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Native
Littleneck Clam
(Protothaca
staminea)
Rock Clam.
Seasonally harvested, historically not harvested in months
without "R's" due to poor post harvest
freshness. When fresh a fine steamer, fried or in
chowder.
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Locally
grown Mediterranean mussels also available
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