19 Nov Why West Coast Oysters & Mussels Are Top Picks at Blake’s
West Coast molluscs are unique as they are located in a pristine natural environment, have a rich natural diet, grow slowly, and with sustainable harvesting, this all creates a clean, sweet, and complex flavour profile that stands out in the seafood world.
Why West Coast Oysters and Mussels Are So Popular
There are a variety of reasons why these molluscs are some of the top picks by customers at Blake’s Fine Foods.
Freshness and Superior Quality
Blake’s Fine Foods is renowned for delivering A-grade seafood with a strong focus on cleanliness and hygiene, which ensures that our oysters and mussels consistently meet the highest standards, making them especially appealing to discerning customers.
Ideal Growing Environment
The West Coast’s cold waters create the perfect habitat for oysters and mussels. The conditions promote abundant plankton growth, which is a natural feed resulting in molluscs with a clean, sweet flavour and tender texture that seafood lovers appreciate.
Nutritional Benefits
Mussels and oysters are nutrient-rich with essential minerals, vitamins, and protein. Including them in your diet supports a balanced and health-conscious lifestyle, which aligns well with the preferences of many of our customers at Blake’s Fine Foods.
Culinary Versatility
At Blake’s Fine Foods, we showcase the versatility of oysters and mussels through various preparations, from fresh and raw to fried and included in combination seafood platters. This variety allows our customers to enjoy these molluscs in multiple delicious ways, catering to diverse tastes. West Coast mussels and oysters feature in our popular seafood recipes and ideas for your next dinner party.
Reputation for Excellence
Blake’s Fine Foods has earned its reputation for offering some of the most delicate and sweet seafood delicacies. Our commitment to freshness and quality keeps our West Coast oysters and mussels a standout favourite on our seafood offerings.
Our mussels include full-shell and half-shell West Coast Frozen Blanched Mussels, offering you a wide variety of dishes to prepare. The West Coast Frozen Blanched Half-Shell Mussels produced by Viking Aquaculture are fresh, succulent mussels sourced in the nutrient-rich waters of Saldanha Bay on the west coast of South Africa. This cold water provides an ideal environment for the growth of plankton, a natural feed for cultured mussels.
Our oysters are also sourced from the West Coast, and we offer three sizes of oyster, including cocktail, medium, and large oysters. Cocktail oysters are ideal for canapés or raw platters served on ice with lemon wedges, mignonette sauce, Tabasco, or a light vinaigrette. Medium oysters are perfect for starters, seafood platters, or hot oyster dishes and can be served fresh and chilled or grilled and baked. Larger oysters are typically used in gourmet recipes such as Oyster Rockefeller, tempura oysters, or grilled oysters.
West Coast oysters and mussels are top picks at Blake’s because of their exceptional quality, their nutritional value, the ideal environment in which they are grown, and the culinary creativity with which they are served. This combination guarantees a premium seafood experience for every customer. CONTACT US or browse our shop to order yours online today!