Christmas – Dozen LISSADELL Oysters – SPECIALS
Lissadel a meaty N3 (medium) sized Oyster Lissadel oyster is easily recognized with a characteristic well rounded shell (from a consistent care & turning of the Oyster bags) making them “easi-er” to open. Naturally lower in salinity with a medium flesh content and natural sweetness. One of our favorite Oyster
Famous for its Poets and famous Irish Revolutionary, Lissadell in Sligo has also gained an established reputation for its Oysters in London restaurants in the mid-nineteenth century. The wild oyster fishery fell into decline in the 1930s but in 1986 Gigas oysters were introduced to the bay by the current producers. The lissadel oyster is characterized by a well rounded shell (from a consistent care & turning of the Oyster bags) making them “easi-er” to open. Naturally lower in salinity with a medium flesh content and natural sweetness. One of our favorite Oyster
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Cultivated in Lissadell, Sligo
Fishmongers Tip:
HOW TO STORE OYSTERS ? They can be kept in your fridge for up to 4 days, by making sure that all the shells are kept - Flat shell up to avoid water loss