National Oyster Day celebrates this versatile mollusc. The common name of oyster is a variety of bivalve molluscs. Oysters can be eaten raw or cooked, depending on the species. Other types of oysters like pearl oysters are not usually eaten by humans but are harvested for their pearls.

National Oyster Day is a great day for oyster lovers, and all seafood lovers. This day is dedicated to the many species of bivalve moluscs that are available for consumption, and it has become a global delicacy. Oysters have been eaten for centuries by people all over the globe. Oysters were also a key source of food for coastal areas.

Both overfishing and pollution have significantly reduced oyster supply. They are still a highly sought-after delicacy. They are an aphrodisiac, as you probably know. They are rich in vitamin B12 and vitamin A as well as selenium, iron calcium, and zinc.

Although the history of National Oyster Day has yet to be established, the human relationship with oysters can be traced back many centuries. Since Roman times, evidence exists that oyster farmers were found in France and the United Kingdom. New York’s harbour was the biggest producer of oysters worldwide in the 19th century and provided healthy food for thousands. Today, National Oyster Day can be celebrated in America and the UK with many festivals celebrating this culinary delight. People celebrate by buying oyster pearls or fresh oysters for their loved ones.

Enjoying this delicious dish is the best way to celebrate National Oyster Day. Oysters must be eaten alive and cooked. When they are dead, oysters cannot be safely eaten. A live oyster can close its shell to tell if it is alive. This is why oysters should be consumed safely. You don’t want to celebrate National Oyster Day by getting food poisoning. Raw oysters are the best way to enjoy them in their natural form. Raw oysters are best served with a cocktail or vinegar sauce. Sometimes, butter and salt are added. Oysters can be boiled, roasted, pickled, baked, smoked, or fried. You can see that oysters are versatile than many people think.

You could also try to make and cook oysters for National Oyster Day. If you don’t feel like making the effort, you can treat yourself to a local seafood restaurant. It is now easy to check whether an establishment offers oysters. It should not take long to locate a restaurant that offers oysters. You never know what special oyster dishes may be available for National Oyster Day.

If you feel brave enough to try to prepare or cook raw oysters, invite your friends to join you and make it a party. Enjoy delicious oysters with your friends and enjoy a glass of wine. There are many helpful online resources that will help you pair oysters with wine.

If you want to choose the best oysters, the freshest, most flavorful oysters are the ones that have just been shucked. Simply put, they are just opened. You can ask your fishmonger for help if you don’t want to shuck them yourself. You will need to consume the oysters as soon after you finish this. It is best to do this right before you get them.

Despite being smaller, native oysters taste better than rock oysters. They are more complex in flavor and have a faint metallic taste. The size of oysters is a factor in how they are classified. The smallest oyster is 5 inches in size, while the largest oyster is 1. They grow slowly. It can take oysters up to three years to reach full size. Native oysters are more expensive than rock oysters. This is why it’s important to eat the oysters as simple as possible. Do not add flavor to mask the oyster’s true taste. Enjoy the natural flavor of the oyster.

What are the characteristics of rock oysters? They tend to be more delicate in flavor. They are sweeter and saltier. They can be eaten raw or cooked. These oysters are popular because they are larger and more affordable.

You might be curious about how long oysters will last. You must keep oysters in the fridge after they have been shucked. They should also be consumed the same day they were purchased. You can place them in the refrigerator with the larger side facing down and cover with a damp tea towel. They can be kept in the fridge for up to three days. They taste better if you eat them sooner.

If you want to shuck the oysters by yourself, don’t worry. We have you covered. Wrap your hand in a teatowel before you start. This will ensure that your hand is well protected. Once you’ve done that, you can use the same hand for gripping the oyster. Now, you should have the cupped shell in your palm with the hinge facing you. Then insert a small, sharp knife with a strong blade into the tiny gap in the hinge. Keep twisting the knife side to side until the hinge is broken. A shucking knife can be used for this purpose, but it is not necessary. If you don’t have the time, a shorter knife will do just fine. After you have opened the shell’s top half, you can use the knife to gently run the knife along the inner edges until the oyster’s top shell is free. This shell can be thrown out. You can discard the oyster by gently removing the shell.

There are many other helpful tips and recipes that you can find online to make National Oyster Day a success!