National Oyster Day
National Oyster Day is August 5th, so get slurping on August 5th!! In several regions of the world, oysters are popular as seafood..
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Did you know there are more than 100 species of oysters? Did you know there are over 100 different species of oysters? Interestingly, oysters tend to take on the characteristics of the water in which they live. They're usually named after the body of water in which they grow due to this.
Although many people prefer fresh oysters raw, the shellfish can also be savored in a variety of other ways. As a side dish, oysters add a lot of flavor to Thanksgiving dressing. They also make delectable stews, soups, and chowders. The oysters can be baked, grill, or broil them with or without the shell.
These mollusks are a good source of essential nutrients, whether cooked or raw. Since oysters contain a high amount of vitamins B12 and A, they may help with heart, skin, and brain health.. These vitamins also support lung and kidney health. In addition, oysters benefit the environment because their valves are capable of clearing an ecosystem of pollutants.
Here are some other surprising oyster facts: Here are some other surprising oyster facts:
- More oysters are produced in the United States than in any other body of water. The Chesapeake Bay in the United States produces more oysters per year than any other body of water
- The world loves oysters! The world loves oysters! Around the world, we consume almost two billion pounds of oysters each year
- The west coast U.S. oysters are very different from each other, with Illustrating how the body of water influences the flavor of the oysters. On the east coast, oysters tend to be smaller, milder, and saltier.. However, west coast oysters take on a creamy texture and a sweet flavor
- Pearls are expected only one out of every 10,000 oysters will produce a pearl
How to celebrate national oyster day? How to celebrate national oyster day
Make or order a dish that calls oysters as one of its main ingredients. Try this Grilled Oyster dish or share a dish with us. You can also celebrate in other ways.
- Read up on oysters.. Dana Deskiewicz's book We recommend The Essential Oyster: A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Texture by Rowan Jacobsen or Appreciating Oysters: A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Texture by Rowan Jacobsen or Appreciating Oysters: An Eater's Guide to Craft Oysters from Tide to Table
- By Erin DeJesus, watch the documentary The Oyster Divers by Erin DeJesus
- Discover the art of cooking with oysters
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalOysterDay..
The national oyster day is the longest in national oyster day history
The source of National Oyster Day's origins have yet to be determined.
