Shellfish Guide Oysters & Clams
Oysters Oysters Rockefeller
INGREDIENTS
36 Riptide Oysters, Freshly Shucked (503982)
6 tbsp West Creek Unsalted Butter (157189)
6 tbsp Peak Fresh Spinach, Finely Minced (907130)
3 tbsp Peak Fresh Yellow Onions, Finely Minced (907426)
3 tbsp Peak Fresh Parsley, Finely Minced (85553)
*Oyster selection is subject to availability. Contact your sales rep for our latest selection!*
INSTRUCTIONS
5 tbsp Bread Crumbs (51441)
West Creek Tabasco Sauce to taste (42228)
1/2 tsp Salt (333999)
Rock Salt
Lemon Wedges to garnish (259157)
1/2 tsp Herbsaint liquor (or any anise flavored spirit)
Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt the Butter. Add Spinach, Onion, Parsley, Bread Crumbs, Tabasco Sauce, Herbsaint, and Salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Remove from heat. Press the Spinach Mixture through a sieve or food mill and let cool.
Step 3: Preheat oven broiler. Line an ovenproof plate or platter with a layer of Rock Salt about 1-inch deep (moisten the salt very slightly). Set Oysters in the Rock Salt, making sure they are level.
Step 4: Spoon an equal amount of the prepared Spinach Mixture over each Oyster and spread to the rim of the shell. Broil approximately 5 minutes or until the edges of the oysters have curled and the topping is bubbling. NOTE: Watch carefully.
Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with Lemon Wedges and serve.
Brown Butter Ponzu Oysters Not Your Typical Oyster Sauce
INGREDIENTS
12 each Empire Treasure Oyster Half Shell (517240)
1/2 cup Ginger Ponzu Sauce (307844)
4 oz Natures Best AA Salted Butter (157187)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Pre heat oven to 400-degrees.
2 each Jalapeno Peppers, sliced very thin (954810)
2 oz Roland Sushi Pickled Ginger (60360)
Step 2: Thaw oysters and place on baking sheet with salt to hold them flat and level.
Step 3: Pour ponzu into mixing bowl and set aside.
Step 4: Place butter in a sauté pan and simmer until the butter starts to brown slightly.
Step 5: Remove from heat immediately, allow to cool for 1 minute, the slowly drizzle the butter into the ponzu while whisking with wire whip.
Step 6: Spoon brown butter ponzu generously over oysters, add thin slice of jalapeno, and place in oven, bake for 7-10 minutes.
Step 7: Remove to serving platter and serve with pickled ginger on the side.
SRIRACHA COCKTAIL SAUCE
West Creek Cocktail Sauce (991450)
Huy Fong Sriracha (412581)
BEET & WASABI HORSERADISH
Wasabi Powder (927781)
West Creek Prepared Horseradish (369959)
Silver Source Beet Salad (863497)
SCARLETT MIGONETTE SAUCE
West Creek White Vinegar (273740)
Peeled Shallots (994214)
Peak Chives (855552)
Sweet Drop Peppers (370757)
Roma Black Pepper (264666)
Roland Rice Wine Vinegar (931148)
GRAPEFRUIT & RED PEPPER RELISH
1/4 tsp Peak Fresh Produce® Basil (855502)
1 tbsp Peak Fresh Produce® Garlic, Clove(s), minced (275595)
1/3 cup grapefruit, segments, divided (866539)
1 tbsp West Creek® Honey (266346)
2 tbsp pepper(s), red bell, finely chopped (259160)
2 tbsp onion(s), red, finely chopped (907425)
1/8 tsp red pepper, ground
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
Oysters
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*Oyster selection is subject to availability. Contact your sales rep for our latest selection!*
12 each Empire Treasure Oyster Half Shell (517240)
3/4 cup Minors Culinary Cream (or reduced heavy cream) (74826)
1/2 Peak Lemon, grated zest only (259157) 1/4 cup Limoncello
1/2 cup Asian Pride Panko Breadcrumbs (564888)
2 tbsp Ultimo Parmesan Cheese Threads (232199)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Pre heat oven to 400-degrees.
Step 2: Mix culinary cream, lemon zest, and limoncello in bowl until combined.
Step 3: Thaw oysters and place on baking sheet with salt to hold them flat and level. (If using fresh oyster, open and remove top shell, loosen oyster from bottom shell.)
Step 4: Spoon generous amount of limoncello cream onto oyster.
Step 5: Mix panko with parmesan cheese, sprinkle over creamed oyster.
Step 6: Place in oven, bake for 7-10 minutes, until crumbs start to brown, and sauce is bubbling.
Step 7: Remove to serving platter and serve with grilled lemon and sprinkle of green onion.
Atlantic Varieties (Continued)
Farmed Year Round 2.75" Medium Cup, light brown to Green Shells Floating cage, sunk winter Cold, sweet brine w/crunchy meat mineral fin
James River James River, VA Wild Year Round 3.5"+ Rough Shells, Round Shape Wild Set on Oyster Reefs Mild and meaty Good Choice for Cooking
Katama Bay Martha's Vineyard, MA Farmed Sept. to April 3.5"+ Clean White Shells, Tumbled Rack n bag A salt bomb with a sweet as candy finish Malpeque Malpeque Bay, PEI Farmed/Wild May to February 3.5" White, Brown, Green Hughes Wild Set Tonged Moderate Salt, meaty bite, clean finish
Marionport Buzzards Bay, MA Wild Sept to Jan 3.5"+ Hard, Ridged Dark Green Shells, Deep Cup Wild Set- Hand Picked Salty with a
Moonstone Point Judith Salt Pond, RI
Pacific Varieties
Capital
Chef Creek Vancouver Island, BCFarmedYear-Round2.5"Clean, Polished Look, Fluted ShellsTray-Raised
Chelsea Gem Eld Inlet, WA FarmedYear-Round2.75"Clean, White
Dabob Bay Outer Hood Canal, WAFarmedYear-Round3.5"Rough Shells, Dark Green to BrownBeach
Deer Creek Southwestern Hood Canal, WAFarmedYear-Round3.75"Smaller, Light Brown to White ShellsBeach
Fanny Bay Baynes Sound, BC FarmedYear-Round2.75"Clean, Polished Look, Fluted ShellsTray-Raised/Beach GrownMild
Gigamoto Baynes Sound, BC FarmedYear-Round2"Clean, Polished Look, Fluted ShellsTray-Raised
Salt, Cucumber Finish
Glacier Point Halibut Cove, AK FarmedMay to Jan2.75"Petite, Fluted White and Black ShellsSuspended Lantern NetsSalty and Crisp - Cucumber Finish
Goose Point Willapa Bay, WA FarmedYear -Round2.75"Fluted grey shell with deep cup Beach Grown Creamy with
Hood Canal Western Hood Canal, WAFarmedYear-Round2.75"Smaller, Light Brown to White ShellsBeach Grown Light and
Kaipara Northland, New ZealandFarmedLTD 2.5"Beautiful, Fluted Brown and Purple ShellsTray-Raised Notes of cucumber and citrus, ocean finish Kumamoto (CA) Humboldt Bay, CA FarmedYear-Round2.25"Small, White Shells, Tumbled Suspended Lantern NetsPlump and
Kumamoto (WA) Oakland, WA FarmedYear-Round2"Small Green Tumbled Shells, RoundBeach Grown Plump
Kusshi Stellar Bay, BC FarmedYear-Round1.75"Very Round, Polished, Tumbled ShellsTray-Raised
Mirada Bay Western Hood Canal, WAFarmedYear-Round2.75"Hard, Fluted
Olympia Netarts Bay, OR Farmed Year Round, LTD2"Small
Miyagi Northwestern Hood CanalFarmedYear-Round3"Hard, Tumbled
Paradise Deep Bay, BC FarmedYear-Round2.75"Clean, Polished Look, Fluted
Pearl Point Netarts Bay, OR FarmedSept. to April2.75"Green and purple ridged,
Penn Cove Samish Bay, WA FarmedYear-Round2.75"Hard, Tumbled
Pickering Pass Pickering Inlet, WA FarmedSept to May2.75"Brown and White Shells, Fluted
Salt Nugget Western Hood Canal, WAFarmedLTD 3"Large and "Rocky"
Sun Hollow Southwestern Hood Canal, WAFarmedYear-Round3"Hard Shells, Fluted
Totten Inlet Totten Inlet FarmedYear-Round2.75"Medium Cup, Fluted
Wildcat Cove Hood Canal, WA FarmedYear-Round3"Distinct fluted cup,
Oyster Flavor Wheel Oyster & Beverage Pairings
Objective
Define an oyster’s overall flavor by identifying its taste, texture, and aromatic finish.
How to Use
Begin by identifying the oyster’s taste and noting its salt content on the brine scale. Follow the wheel clockwise to note it’s texture and finish. An oyster may have multiple attributes in each section.
OYSTER + BEVERAGE PAIRINGS
HOW TO USE
Use the Oyster Flavor Wheel to identify the oyster’s flavor characteristics. Then, use this chart to find complementary beverage notes based on beverage type and an example of a suggested pairing.
Tasting Tips
Do not discard the oyster’s liquor
Chew the oyster three to four times to evaluate its texture and aromatic finish.
Us e the Oyster Fla v or Wheel to identify the oyster's flavor characteristics. Then, u se this chart to find complementary b everage notes based on beverage type and an example of a sug gested pairing.
Clams Clam Sizes
COUNT NECK
TOP NECK
CHERRYSTONE
Halibut with Clams & Fennel
INGREDIENTS
4 each Baywinds 8 oz halibut fillet portions (419359)
2 tbsp Natures Best butter (157189)
2 tbsp Peak diced yellow onion (857201)
1 small head fresh fennel, small dice (277866)
1/4 cup white wine
1 lb World Dock frozen clams (454625)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Heat large sauté pan over medium high heat.
Step 2: Pat dry fish, season fish with salt & pepper.
1/4 cup Natures Best Heavy Cream (199406) Pinch saffron (optional) (255991)
1 cup baby arugula (951619)
1/4 cup Simply Lemon dressing (558380)
2 tsp Ultimo Shredded Parmesan (232199) Salt to taste
Step 3: Add butter to pan and place fish in pan, cook until seared well on one side and remove from pan.
Step 4: Add onions, fennel, toss until aromatic, add wine and reduce, add clams, cream, and saffron.
Step 5: Add the fish gently back into pan, cover and cook until clams open, 3-4 minutes.
Step 6: Remove to serving platter, spoon sauce and clams over fish.
Step 7: Toss arugula with small amount of lemon dressing, parmesan, and S&P, top the fish with arugula salad.
Enjoy!
Clam & Truffle Pizza
INGREDIENTS
1 8 oz Ultimo!® dough ball (276491)
4 oz clam strips (38013)
3 oz Bacio® mozzarella and provolone cheese, shredded (585262)
4 oz Nature’s Best Dairy® Cream, Heavy (199406)
1/2 tsp Ridgecrest® clam base (340545)
1/2 tsp Peak Fresh Produce Garlic, minced (275595)
INSTRUCTIONS
1 tbsp White Truffle oil (281737)
2 tbsp Roma® Oil, Olive (288560)
1/8 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper, ground
1 tbsp Peak Fresh Produce® Italian Parsley, chopped (855536 )
1/2 tsp Roma® Oregano, dry (261432)
Step 1: Allow dough ball to thaw 24 hours under refrigeration. If needed you may thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Remove dough from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour to reach an internal temperature of 55-60 degrees F.
Step 2: Hand stretch the dough to form a 10-inch crust.
Step 3: Heat heavy cream over medium heat and whisk in clam base and garlic. Allow to simmer and reduce by half. Remove from heat and reserve until needed. Swirl infused cream from center of dough to edges. Step 4: Brush the edge of the crust with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Swirl alfredo sauce beginning in the center and moving towards the edge. 8. Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce along with oregano followed by the calamari rings.
Step 6: Bake pizza in your oven according to manufacturer guidelines. Remove from oven, drizzle with truffle oil, sprinkle parsley on top. Slice and serve.