Best Southwestern English Shellfish Types
Devon crab is a type of crab that’s sustainably fished in the waters off the South Devon coast. The crabs are caught using pots that are laid in strings on the sea bed, and they cause no damage to the sea environment. These crabs’ meat is rich in minerals and vitamins and low in fat.
The meat also contains Omega 3 acids, which help to prevent heart disease and help with the development of the brain. The brown meat and sweet claw meat is packed with flavor, and it’s often mixed with lemon juice and mayonnaise before it’s spread on toast.
Fal Oyster is a name given to brown or cream, oval-shelled oysters caught in a traditional, sustainable way in south-west England, on the river beds of the Fal Estuary. The oysters are harvested between October 1st and March 31st. Their texture is firm and salty, the flesh is cream colored, while the taste is similar to melon, lettuce and cucumber, with a tin-like, coppery finish.
They are sold live in their shells and should be eaten in a maximum period of five days. Fal oyster goes well with raspberry vinaigrette, or used in ham terrine, steamed or smoked.
Dorset crabs are live crabs that thrive in the waters around the Portland coast in Dorset, England. During their lives in the rich marine environment, these crabs develop their perfect texture and flavor. During the “race,” when the sea boils in the area, seven tidal streams meet and swirl the water, bringing food for the crabs that thrive in the wild sea.
These crabs are prized for their high quality and exceptional flavor, so much so that they’re a typical crab of choice for high-end restaurants in Europe and the UK. Dorset crabs are often cooked whole in salted water, and the meat is used for classic crab cakes, soups, salads, and sandwiches.
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