Shuck, Serve, Share: How Our Team Is Levelling Up Oysters At Home This Summer

The arrival of a piping hot summer on the west coast means three things: balmy nights, salty beach days—and most importantly—the return of Leeuwin Coast Albany Rock Oysters season. 

You could roll up to one of Perth's incred bars and restaurants that'll be shucking and serving all your slurping needs, but why not mix things up a little and try your hand at slinging these tasty morsels from your own digs? 

Not sure where to start? Don't panic, we've asked our team's seafood fiends, fine dining connoisseurs and hosting royalty for their best tips and tricks for wowing guests this summer. 

Matching The Flavour To The Season

"I love the education that comes with how oysters from the same region taste wildly different based on the season, and making pairings specific to that," says our Founder, Susannah. When it comes to Leeuwin Coast Albany Rock Oysters, summer calls for fresh, fruity flavours cut with a little zest or a bit of a kick; think rockmelon and green chilli, cucumber and lime granita with fresh jalapeño and lemon oil with a micro herb salad—all easy enough to whip up at home, but with enough wow factor to keep your mates coming back for more. 

Vinaigrette Droppers

Hosting queen and Urban List CEO, Jacqui, is a fan of vinaigrette droppers to elevate her oyster dishes when guests roll through the door. These little droppers pack a punch, with dressings like champagne, pomegranate, and ginger and lime—levelling up the flavour without overpowering it. 

"It’s like a science experiment meets dining," she says, "it's entertaining theatre!"

Specialty Serving Plates

Resident oyster lover and WA Account Manager Ana jazzes up her table with specialty oyster plates.

"It's such a fun way to spruce up the simple oyster," she says. "Bonus points if they're a handmade local ceramic—I'm dying to do a pottery course so I can make my own." If you're shopping on a budget, hit up your local op shop for something vintage and unique. 

Turn The Heat Up

Ana's second tip? Get a little spicy.

"There's an epic hot sauce brand here in Perth called Shipstone," she says, which she found through Perth's own King of Oysters, Jerry Fraser. 

"The Spicy Marg and Bloody Mary hot sauces are actually insane on a fresh oyster—so much flavour!"

Pot Luck Vibes

Keeping everyone happy and taking a little pressure off? Genius.

When oysters are on the menu at his place, Head of Strategy, Hank, asks the crew to rustle up a sauce or dressing of their choice. He dishes up the oysters, and they offer the pairings—a smorgasbord of little luxuries. It's a top-tier hack for trying a range of winning flavours and fresh combos, and who knows? You might just find your new fave.

Ready to impress your guests with your own seafood creations? Head to Good Grocer stores, Seafresh stores, Fin’s Bicton, Kailis Leederville, The Boatshed, Blue Manna or Fish Market to stock up on Leeuwin Coast Albany Rock Oysters and make this summer its shuckin’ best. 

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