Comments on: Oy…Oy…Oysters!

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:19:35 +0000

Mmmmmm, fried, grilled, etc…

My favorite though is oyster stew, you cook them in their juices with butter, and then just before they’re done, pour in whole milk groud pepper, couple shakes of tabasco. My family’s done that for Christmas Eve since I can remember. The flavor is perfect, pure oyster, and the broth so rich… Mmmmm, how many more days until Christmas?

By: kc192

kc192 — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:37:11 +0000

Ugh. I’m not a picky eater but i’ve never been able swallow something that looks like a giant booger and smells like seaweed! Sorry!

By: Ada

Ada — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:35:13 +0000

Had my first raw one at the Chesapeake at four years old, and loved it! Now 76 years later I’ve tried them all over the world, and they are great. Except in Tijuana, BC, where they come out of the dirty river. Bla! I prefer the smaller oysters I had in Florida at Molly Goodheads. Raw, broiled, in stew, poboys, etc… I’m game to try them anyway at all.

By: Shelley-Bob

Shelley-Bob — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:03:45 +0000

Raw is my favorite. Haven’t had them any other way, when I get the chance I always order them on the half shell. Actually tried oyster dressing one time…didn’t like that but ALL the other ways look fabulous. I even like Rocky Mountain Oysters (completely different creature HA!) But we live 40 miles southeast of Kansas City…don’t get too much good seafood here. I’m totally jealous of you all that live close to good seafood!!!!!

By: hulatutu

hulatutu — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:19:06 +0000

The 2 types of shellfish I won’t eat are lobster and oysters, but my granddaughter started eating both when she was 7 years old and truly enjoys them! She eats the oysters grilled on the bbq, hasn’t eaten them raw but wouldn’t surprise me if she gave it a try.

By: Doodlebug (aka Amy)

Doodlebug (aka Amy) — Sun, 09 May 2010 13:06:03 +0000

I love them raw! My grandparents lived on Cape Cod and my Grampie would go oystering on December 23rd every year. It is a tradition in my family to eat raw oysters on Christmas Eve. I like a little lemon sqeezed over them or nothing at all. Yummmm…think I’ll be getting some raw oysters this week!

By: Tish

Tish — Sat, 08 May 2010 01:54:03 +0000

I love all shellfish – but I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never had raw oysters. I’m sure it would be good but I’m now wondering if my palate has been ruined by all the fried oysters I’ve had! Hmmm…guess I’ll have to find out!

By: Jerseycook

Jerseycook — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:38:37 +0000

Definitely raw. Straight from the ocean. The fried ones just taste like oil to me. I’ve never had them grilled – maybe I’ll try it out!

By: Ivy

Ivy — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:13:27 +0000

And when it comes to eating them raw, I love Kumamoto oysters. Something about their small, delicate size and taste.

Oh… and I have to add: My husband swore up and down that he hates oysters when I first met him. Considering his first and only experience with them thus far had been deep fried in a diner somewhere in Idaho, I’m not too surprised. I’ve since convinced him to try some raw oysters here in Seattle and he’s changed his stance now.

By: Ivy

Ivy — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:09:18 +0000

I will take them any way, but prefer raw. Haven’t tried grilled, yet, though. May have to give it a go.