Nutty Oysters
15 oysters with this flavor profile
Nutty oysters
Aunt Dotty
US East CoastA small, tray-grown oyster from Saquish Neck in Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts, from Island Creek Oysters. Intensely salty with a nori-like brine, then a rich, nutty sweetness and dense, toothsome meat.
Barnstable
US East CoastA classic Cape Cod Bay oyster from historic Barnstable Harbor. Sweet and nutty with firm, crunchy texture, balanced brine, and a distinctive lobster-stock finish reminiscent of a New England clambake.
Black Magic
Canada East CoastA small, dark-shelled Prince Edward Island oyster from Thunder Cove, grown for three years. Smooth salinity, tender meat and a pronounced vegetal finish, with some sweetness and a faint nuttiness.
Bombazine
US East CoastA high-salinity Maine oyster from the New Meadows River in Brunswick, grown in surface cages and tumbled for a deep cup. Bold brine, a grassy middle, and a dry, nutty finish.
Cape Blue
US East CoastHand-grown Cape Cod Bay oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Medium-sized with distinctive white-and-black shells, highly briny with firm texture and a slightly nutty finish. Rich New England clambake flavor.
Colville Bay
Canada East CoastCanada's most sought-after oyster. Stunning jade shells, crunchy texture, and bright nutty-sweet flavors with a floral lemon zest finish.
Dabob Bay
US West CoastIntertidal beach-grown Pacific oyster from the pristine waters of Hood Canal's Dabob Bay. Light and crisp with pronounced brininess from slow growth in cold, nutrient-limited waters. Firm meat with a clean, sweet finish.
Duxbury
US East CoastA balanced New England classic. Plump and tender with harmonious briny-sweet flavor, buttery notes, and a clean finish.
Gillardeau
FranceThe luxury standard. Exceptionally plump and creamy with intense minerality, sweet nuttiness, and refined balance from France's legendary fourth-generation oyster dynasty.
Gooseberry Bay
Canada East CoastFarm-raised in floating bags in Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island. Briny with sweet, nutty astringency, firm plump meats, and abundant rich liquor from the nutrient-rich Cape Shore waters.
Marenne
FranceA refined French oyster from the famous Marennes-Oléron basin. Mild, sweet, and creamy with a subtle nutty flavor and firm texture.
Miyagi
US West CoastA Pacific Northwest favorite with Japanese heritage. Full-bodied and meaty with a crisp, nutty flavor, mild brine, and balanced fruit and vegetal notes.
Row 34
US East CoastAn innovative rack-and-bag oyster from Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. Clean and crisp with strong briny minerality, nutty umami notes, and less vegetal character than bottom-planted varieties. Named after the experimental 34th row of oyster trays.
Tatamagouche
Canada East CoastA briny, nutty oyster from Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait. Farm-raised in Tatamagouche Bay, these medium-to-large oysters deliver rich, salty flavor with a crisp finish. Avoid in summer when spawning.
Dixon Point
Canada East CoastA small choice oyster from the entrance to Bouctouche Bay, New Brunswick, grown by The Great Little Harbour Seafood Company. Salty up front with a nutty, sweet finish.