Our fresh oyster wholesale service offers top-quality oysters directly from the best sources, ensuring you receive the finest seafood for your business. Whether you are a restaurant or seafood distributor, we cater to your needs with unmatched quality and service.

What Do Oysters Taste Like?

Oysters offer a unique taste that is a blend of briny, salty, and slightly sweet flavours, with a smooth, creamy texture. The taste can vary depending on the type of oyster and the waters they are sourced from, ranging from mild to robustly oceanic. Compared to other seafood, oysters have a more delicate flavour than scallops and are a treat for the palate, especially for seafood lovers looking for that fresh taste of the sea.

A hand in a blue latex glove holding an Oyster in front of a wooden box printed with a boat with sails and Maldon Oysters on it.

Where to Find Oysters

Oysters thrive in many oceans around the world growing naturally on the seabed or by attaching to a hard substrate. They are commonly harvested in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia, with some of the best oysters come from cold waters where they grow slowly, resulting in a richer flavour. Whether sourced from the Pacific or the Atlantic, our wholesale oysters are carefully selected from locations worldwide, guaranteeing top-quality taste and freshness.

Oysters from Direct Seafoods

At Direct Seafoods, we offer a wide selection of wholesale oysters, tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses. Our products are responsibly sourced, ensuring high-quality, eco-friendly options. We provide both fresh and frozen oysters, available in bulk, allowing your business to serve exceptional seafood year-round.

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Fresh

Our fresh oyster range includes the finest, sustainably sourced oysters, delivered to you at peak freshness. Whether you need fresh oysters for raw consumption or to elevate cooked dishes on your menu, we ensure consistent quality and superior taste in every batch.

Frozen

Our frozen oysters are carefully selected and quickly frozen to lock in flavour and nutrients. This is an ideal option for businesses looking to maintain a reliable supply of oysters without compromising on quality, available at competitive prices.

How to Prepare Oysters

Preparing oysters is a simple process, but it requires a few key steps to ensure they are ready for serving. First, wash the oysters under cold running water to remove any sand, debris or barnacles if present. Then, use an oyster knife to carefully shuck the oyster, prying open the shell at the hinge and gently sliding the knife along the top shell to release the oyster. Be sure to save the oyster’s natural juices (referred to by many as “liquor”), as it enhances the flavour. Once shucked, your oysters are ready to be served raw, or prepared for cooking.

Prepared, shucked and open oysters served on a bed of ice with a lemon wedge.

How to Cook Oysters

Oysters can be cooked in various ways, each bringing out unique flavours. You can steam or boil oysters for a quick and simple approach. Grilling or baking oysters is a popular method, often with herbs, butter, and garlic to enhance their natural taste. You can also fry oysters, coating them in a light batter for a crispy, golden finish. Whatever method you choose, cooking oysters brings out a rich, savoury profile that makes them a versatile dish for any menu.

Freshly shucked and prepared Oysters served in a bowl of ice with lemon wedges. The bowl is set on a wood table with a used shucking knife to the right of it.

Other Species

Wholesale Mussels

Large black netted bags containing fresh mussels

Wholesale Trout

Whole trout neatly arranged in a red and blue container.

Wholesale Tuna

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