'Eat More Fish - The Oyster Edition' Program Resources Available
Are you hungry to learn how to incorporate oysters into your culinary repertoire? Satisfy your appetite and indulge in this special oyster edition of the Eat More Fish program.
Gain the know-how to start savoring oysters at home through Extension specialists, industry insiders, and skilled cooks in this 3-session webinar series. The recordings and resources below will help you dive into the science behind incorporating oysters into our diets while celebrating their incredible role in supporting healthy waters. Learn the essential knowledge and techniques to safely and scrumptiously prepare oysters in your own kitchen — from selecting and handling to cooking and even shucking!
Get to Know Oysters
Week 1 - August 9th, 2023
- Discover important oyster species in Virginia and their coastal distribution
- Explore the Virginia seafood industry, shellfish sector, and oyster sales
- Learn about oyster flavor profiles along the Virginia Oyster Trail
- Buying fresh and local - resources to find stores and growers
Resources to Bring to the Plate
Week 2 - August 16th, 2023
- Insights for dining out and ordering oysters at restaurants
- Ensure food safety with essential considerations and tips
- Hear from representatives from regulatory agencies about their roles and measures to ensure the shellfish you eat from state waters is safe
Let's Cook! And Shuck!
Week 3 - August 23rd, 2023
- Why eat oysters? - the nutritional and health benefits of consuming oysters
- The art of shucking and preparing oysters at home - demonstration video
- Cooking demonstrations - Easy recipes for preparing meals with oysters at home
Additional resources
Partner Websites:
We are delighted to have resources and presentations from representatives of the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Virginia Marine Products Board, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Shored Up, and Oyster South.
Tools for Finding Oysters:
Food Safety and Regulations:
- Shellfish Safety Resources from VDH
- Shellfish Management Division - VMRC
- Shellfish Closure and Shoreline Survey Documents
- Map - Shellfish Harvesting Areas
- Map - Shellfish Harvesting Areas
- Conservation and Replenishment Department - VMRC
Request Form for Oyster Aquaculture Shellfish Permits - 2022-2023 Public Oyster Harvest Season
Resources to Learn More:
- Training Courses for Culinary Seafood Professionals
- Oyster Facts and Information
- Video - Virginia's Seafood Industry Boosts State's Economy by 1.1 Billion
- Report and Infographics - The Economic Impact of the Virginia Seafood Industry
- Regional Flavors Information
- The Virginia Oyster Trail
- Oyster Recipes from Virginia Seafood
- Guide for Oyster Gardening
For more information or to access presentation materials, contact speakers and organizers at the email(s) below.
This program is presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia State University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center with Virginia Sea Grant, and the Virginia Marine Products Board.