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Deep Cove Oyster |
| Where Caught |
Canada |
| How Caught |
Wild-captured |
Deep Cove Oyster
Deep Cove Oysters are a variety of Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica). They are from Salutation Cove, which is located on the southern end of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Prince Edward Island is known for its pristine waters which grow delicious, clean Oysters. Salutation Cove provides a great environment for Oysters due to hard packed red clay which forms the bed of the Cove and the tides which flood the Cove twice daily. Deep Cove Oysters are wild captured.
Following simple handling steps will help keep the Oysters in top quality. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood WATCH® rates wild captured Oysters as a “Good Alternative” because “Oysters reproduce quickly and prolifically.”
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Species NameCrassostrea virginica |
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SourceDeep Coves come from Salutation Cove on the south shore of Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
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SeasonalityDeep Coves are available year round depending upon weather. |
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Fishing MethodDeep Coves are wild captured. |
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FlavorDeep Coves have a medium high salinity and full meats. |
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Dietary InformationPer 100g raw edible portion: Source: USDA |
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AppearanceThe shells are deep-cupped and white with a dark crescent. The meats are creamy to light brown raw and ivory when cooked. |
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FormFresh Deep Coves are sold live in the shell. |
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PreparationDeep Coves can be eaten raw on the half-shell. Do not use dead oysters. They can also be lightly cooked by baking, boiling, broiling, frying, grilling, roasting, smoking, and steaming. |
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SubstitutionMany different varieties of Oysters can be substituted for Deep Cove. Remember, when serving raw, oysters from different areas have very unique flavor profile. When cooked the difference is more difficult to detect. |
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HandlingShellstock (Oysters in the shell) are live and should be stored in a container that will allow the oyster to breath, but does not allow air to flow and dehydrate the oyster. Cover the container or place a moist cloth over the oyster to prevent dehydration. Refrigerate between 34 and 38F. Always store your shellstock with the original shellstock certification tag as required by law. DO NOT ICE. DO NOT STORE IN WATER. |
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Sizes and CutsDeep Coves average three to four inches in length and graded as a medium standard. They are available in 100 count boxes. |
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Pricing ScaleDeep Coves are more cost effective than other varieties of Oysters from Prince Edward Island. Due to market and currency fluctuations, please contact your Seattle Fish Company of New Mexico associate for up-to-date market information and current pricing. |
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Shelf LifeDeep Coves, as with all shellstock, are distributed with an FDA Interstate Shellfish Tag which will state a date of harvest and must be kept on file for 90 days. Oysters may be consumed raw within 14 days. NEVER eat or serve an oyster that is open or dead, discard immediately. |