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Shellfish is a term used to describe shelled molluscs and crustaceans used as food. Shelled molluscs include the clam, mussel, oyster, winkle and scallop; some crustaceans are the shrimp, prawn, lobster, crayfish, and crab. Squid, octopus and terrestrial snails, though edible and biologically similar to mollusc shellfish, are generally not considered to be shellfish. Some other marine animals, such as sea urchins, are also considered to be shellfish, but they are less commonly eaten. Crustacean shellfish usually "taste like chicken" with a hint of fishiness. Molluscs are rather slimy when raw, and taste more earthy or fishy.
Lobster in particular is a great delicacy in the United States, where families in the northeast region make them into the centerpiece of a clam bake, usually for a special occasion. Lobsters are eaten on much of the East Coast; the American lobster ranges from Nova Scotia down to about the Carolinas, but is most often associated with Maine. A typical meal involves boiling the lobster with some slight seasoning and then serving with drawn butter, baked potato, and corn on the cob.
Clamming is done both commercially and recreationally along the Northeast coastline of America. Various type of clams are incorporated into the cuisine of New England. Notable is the soft-shelled clam, which is eaten fried or steamed, where they are called 'steamers.' Many types of clams can be used for clam chowder, but quahogs, a hard shelled clam also know as a chowder clam, are often used because the long cooking time softens its tougher meat.
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just found out i'm allergic to shellfish. yay.
PracticallyCory (Cory George) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:30:21 -0000
just found out i'm allergic to shellfish. yay.
Caesar has asked: no shellfish, and here is a guestlist....
RellaC (Rella C) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:34:34 -0000
Caesar has asked: no shellfish, and here is a guestlist....
RT @RawHealer: Be aware that Glucosamine is usually derived from shellfish. If you have a shellfish allergy, I recommend avoiding its use.
birdy27 (birdy27) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:34:48 -0000
RT @RawHealer: Be aware that Glucosamine is usually derived from shellfish. If you have a shellfish allergy, I recommend avoiding its use.
@nataliefiguereo Yeah I don't think its going to happen..Apparently being a veggie means no shellfish.. Aren't you supposed to be in the DR?
ChickadeeSays (Kaity Welch) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:58:34 -0000
@nataliefiguereo Yeah I don't think its going to happen..Apparently being a veggie means no shellfish.. Aren't you supposed to be in the DR?
#Ihate that I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp look tasty!! LOL!!
getlikeash (Ashlynn Mitchell) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:31:01 -0000
#Ihate that I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp look tasty!! LOL!!
For people to say Co2 is not a pollutant may be true if you are a tree but if your a shellfish Co2 is deadly. http://bit.ly/5uTgYg
greenahead (Green Ahead) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:15:02 -0000
For people to say Co2 is not a pollutant may be true if you are a tree but if your a shellfish Co2 is deadly. http://bit.ly/5uTgYg
B Seafood. Inc. - Provides a large selection of oysters and shellfish from both domestic and worldwide sources. Product and contact details.
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AM Seafoods - Supplier specializing in king scallops, queen scallops and whelks. Site includes product company descriptions, affiliate links, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Sea food supplier specialising in fresh processed king scallops, queen scallops, whelks, crabmeat and canaidan lobster, wholesale and export ]
American Mussel Harvesters Inc. - Shellfish company which grows, harvests, processes, ships, and markets live shellfish, including: mussels, oysters, clams and scallops. Product information, newsletter, contact information, and related links.
Ameripure Oysters - Suppliers of gulf coast oysters which undergo a post-harvest process to reduce Vibrio bacteria. Company details and product information.
Atlantic Shellfish Inc. - A grower and shipper of oysters, mussels and bay scallops. Site includes recipes, ordering information, and handling tips.
Meta Description: [ Atlantic Shellfish Inc: a grower and shipper of Malpeque oysters, South Lake oysters, mussels and bay scallops from Prince Edward Island, Canada ]
Australian Shellfish Company - Distributors of farm reared black tiger prawns. Product and contact details.
Australian-Seafood.com - Supplier of wholesale fresh and frozen seafood including prawns, scampi, oysters and lobsters. Australian and international shipping, and product, information.
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Berwick Shellfish Company - Dealers in live shellfish, including European lobsters, brown crabs, periwinkles, velvet crabs, and diver scallops.
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Bevans Oyster Company - Producers of fresh shucked and in-shell oysters. Company profile, product information, seasonal recipes, and contact links.
BioCentinela - Producer and exporter of certified organic farmed white shrimp. Company profile and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Marketing premium-branded organic aquaculture products utilizing an environmentally-safe production process while engaging in new technology development and maintaining high standards of client service. ]
Blount Seafood - Rhode Island seafood processor and distributor specializing in frozen shellfish products sold to the foodservice industry.
Blum and Bergeron Inc. - Distributors of dried shrimp: whole, shredded and meal.
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Burleigh Bros. Seafood Ltd. - A grower of Malpeque oysters in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Also shipping smelts and hard-shell clams in season.
Camimex - Grower and processor of a variety of shrimp. Organically grown also available. Company profile and product details.
Canadian Mussels Ltd. - Processor of mussels sourced from Canada. Offers branded, private label, retail and foodservice products. Recipes and environmental issues addressed.
Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms, Inc. - Florida producer and distributor of clams. Company profile, product and contact information.
Coast Seafoods Company - Processors of fresh and frozen clams, oysters, and mussels. Hatchery information, retail products, recipes, and contact details.
Crab Associates LLC - Importers and distributors of premium grade refrigerated crabmeat - blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus). Company profile, product information, and contact link.
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Cumbrae Oysters Ltd. - Producers of wild harvested shellfish. Company profile, product and contact information.
CVN Marketing - Offers frozen scallops on the half-shell.
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DanMar Seafood Inc. - Specializes in raw butterfly tails on IQF Shrimp. Also offers a variety of other seafood products such as shrimp, lobster, fish, and crab.
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Ekone Oyster Company - Producers of farmed Pacific oysters. Company profile and product details.
Eximar Limited - UK exporter of live shellfish including oysters, cockles, palourds, periwinkles, and European lobsters.
Meta Description: [ UK exporter of live shellfish based in the south of England. Exports include live oysters, cockles, palourds, clams, langoustines & lobsters. ]
Fanny Bay Oysters Ltd. - Shellfish farming company offering live and frozen Pacific oysters and Manila clams, from British Columbia.
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Ferguson Australia - Producers of rock lobster. Company profile, product listings, and contact information.
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Fisherman's Market International Inc. - A wholesaler and retailer of fresh, frozen, smoked and salted seafood and live lobster.
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Hama Hama Oyster Company - Producers of oysters, Manila clams, native little neck clams, and geoducks. Company history, and product and contact details.
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Hillard Bloom Shellfish, Inc. - Supplier of oysters and clams from the waters of Long Island Sound.
Irish Premium Oysters - Fresh Irish-produced oysters and mussels from the shores of Donegal.
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Joey Oysters - Processor and wholesale distributor of Louisiana Gulf oysters. Mailing address, phone numbers and e-mail address are provided.
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Kiku Fisheries Ltd. - Processors and exporters on sea urchin caviar and fresh roe. Vancouver, British Columbia.
Kitchens Seafood - Seafood processing company offering a wide variety of prepared shellfish products. Offers product details, cooking information, and contact details.
Knysna Oyster Company - Suppliers of fresh oysters from Knysna; located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Company profile, and product and contact details.
Meta Description: [ A leading supplier of quality oysters in Southern Africa. ]
L'Ancre du Dahl - Offers flat french oysters, common oysters, clams, and queen scallops. Company and product details.
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Marder Brands - Seafood processor and distributor. Specializes in prepared scallops and shrimp. Company and product details.
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Marlborough Seafoods - Grower and shipper of greenshell mussels in New Zealand.
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MaxMar Seafoods - A producer of hatchery-born oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels, for seed or tablestock. Spanish and English versions of the site are accesible. Site includes information request form, company profile, and product profiles.
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Mozambique Sun and Sea, Ltd. - Producers of prawn products. Company profile, product and contact links.
National Prawn Company - Saudi based company offering farmed shrimp. Company profile and product details.
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Norcrab - Producer and wholesaler of live and frozen crabs, from northern Scotland. Contact information included.
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North Atlantic Shellfish Ltd. - A grower and shipper of blue mussels (mytilus edulis). Site contains company information, links to Shetland Tourism, contact information, and shipping details.
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Ocean West Ltd. - Supplier and exporter of shellfish located on the west coast of Ireland. Specializing in crab, oysters, clams and lobster.
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Oleron Oysters - A group of oyster and shellfish producers from the Marennes-Oléron region in France. Site is in English and French.
Olympia Oyster Company - Cultivators and processors of Olympia oysters, Pacific oysters, and Manilla and Native Littleneck clams. Company history, product and contact details.
Ore-Cal Corporation - A California processor and distributor of shrimp products.
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Overseas Seafood Operations - Producer and processor of Madagascar prawns. Offers farmed and wild caught products and details on each. Contact details.
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Paris-Reynaud Manzetti - French distributor of a wide variety of fish and shellfish. Site is in English and French.
PEI Mussel King - A grower/processor of mussels located in Morell, Prince Edward Island. Fresh and frozen mussels available under the Island Blue brand name.
Portland Shellfish Inc - Supplies fresh Jonah crab and rock crab products including crab claws and crab meat. Offers product and contact details.
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Premium Seafood - New York City-based importer, trader, and distributor of shrimp.
Prince Edward Aqua Farms - A grower/processor of Island Gold mussels in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Also dealing in Malpeque oysters, soft-shell clams, and hard-shell clams.
PT Toba Surimi Canned Pasteurized Crabmeat - Indonesian processor and exporter of canned and frozen crabmeat, and frozen soft-shell crabs. English-language site, with product photos, specifications, and contact information.
Quest Fishing - British Columbia distributor of fresh and frozen, wild trap-caught coldwater spotshrimp or prawns. Consulting services are also offered.
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Richard Hawards Oysters - Growers and suppliers of colchester native oysters and gigas rock oysters from West Mersea, Colchester, UK.
Sea Watch International, Ltd. - Harvesters and processors of a wide range of shellfish products. Company profile, product and contact details.
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Seafood Traders - Harvester and shipper of live, IQF and par-boiled abalone. Ships to Asia and North America. Product specifications, shipping specifications and contact information provided.
Seatech Corporation - Supplies wholesale seafood distributors Chilean shellfish products, and Chinese canned shrimp. Company profile, detailed product information, and contact details.
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Shrimp Village Cooperative Co. - Producers and suppliers of frozen lobster, shrimp, and fish products.
South Tropical S.A. - Offers organic shrimp farmed from Ecuador. Company history, values, and product details.
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Southern Ocean Seafoods (NSW) Pty Ltd. - Australian producer of live abalone and other abalone products. Company profile, contact details and list of products and services available.
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Spinney Creek Shellfish, Inc. - Maine shellfish processor offering live oysters and clams.
Stella Polaris AS - Producers of cooked and peeled coldwater prawns. Product and contact details.
Stellar Bay Shellfish Ltd - Grower and processor of British Columbia oysters and clams. Product line includes the Kusshi™ oyster.
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Thai Abalone Co., Ltd - Farming and manufacturing of fresh, dried, canned, and frozen abalone in Thailand.
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The Great Eastern Mussel Farm - Producers of Maine mussels and mahogany littleneck clams. Company history, product listing, nutritional information, and contact links.
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The Last Place On Earth LLC - Producer of cultivated oysters in Yaquina, Oregon.
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Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. - Distributes and wholesales live, fresh and frozen seafood, including crabs, lobsters, geoducks, shrimps, prawns and oysters. Includes a brief profile, an organization chart, product photos and a contact form. Located in Richmond, BC, Canada. [Chinese and English]
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Unstoyst Ltd - British oyster company based in Unst on the Shetland Islands. Company profile, product details, and contact information.
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WorldCatch Foods - Producers of ready to cook shrimp meals. Company profile, and product and contact details.
Yantai Joint Foods Enterprise Co., Ltd. - Processors of mussels, oysters, clams and scallops. Product information, newsletter, contact information, and related links.
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