Nonesuch Emerald Oysters from Scarborough, ME

Available for a limited time only. Farmer: Ryan McPherson Location: Scarborough, ME Size: 3" How they’re grown: Emeralds are the Nonesuch bottom cultured oysters and the entire lease is sub-tidal.  They’re spread across the bed of the river and harvested by a small drag, either with a rake or everyone’s favorite technique...swimming with a snorkel!  The oysters are placed in crates for a week on the surface to purge any extra sand or silt.  This extra step ensures that the shells are squeaky clean, inside and out!  How they taste:  Being bottom planted in the riverbed, they develop great shell consistency and hearty, rich meats with distinctive brown edges. As estuarial oysters, they have a fantastic balance brine and sweetness with hints of earth, and a silky, smooth texture. Why they’re unique: Emeralds are named for the distinctive green hue given to them by a specific benthic algae that only exists in areas of very high water quality.  The Scarborough River boasts a Grade A water