Chesapeake Bay Shucked Oysters

Our Chesapeake Bay Shucked Oysters are wild-harvested from Chesapeake Bay waters, the mix of freshwater rivers and Atlantic saltwater that has produced world-famous oysters for generations. They are harvested as count oysters, the larger oysters with a substantial piece of meat, then brought to our facility in Crisfield, Maryland, where they are shucked and packed fresh.

Shucked oysters are only as good as the oysters that go into the container. We have spent more than three decades handling Chesapeake seafood, and harvesting from the Bay and shucking locally gives us direct control over the product. We look for healthy, quality oysters with consistent appearance, good meat quality, and proper handling throughout. Customers receive oysters we would be comfortable serving ourselves.

Sold by the pint and the gallon, with no preservatives added and no water added.

Oysters are among the most nutrient-dense seafood you can eat. This serving also provides about 500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, over 500% of the Daily Value for zinc, about 100% of the Daily Value for vitamin B12, about 30% of the Daily Value for iron, and high levels of copper and selenium.

Keep refrigerated at all times, between 34°F and 40°F. Store shucked oysters in the coldest part of your refrigerator rather than the door, where temperatures fluctuate.

This is a fresh product, so consume them promptly after receipt and always follow the use-by date on the package.

Do not freeze unless you intend to use them in cooked preparations later.

These oysters are versatile across many cooked recipes: fried oysters, oyster stew, oyster stuffing, oyster dressing, oyster dip, oyster casseroles, oyster fritters, and Oysters Rockefeller. They work as an appetizer, a side dish, or the seafood in a main course.

A few things to avoid: overcooking, cooking at excessively high temperatures, and draining away the oyster liquor. That natural liquor adds significant flavor and is often a key recipe ingredient, so keep it.

For pairings, try butter, garlic, cream, bacon, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, and lemon, alongside a crisp white wine, champagne, or a light lager or pilsner.