
The most popular being the Sydney rock oyster which is grown along the eastern seaboard in the temperate estuary waters from Victoria to Queensland. The Sydney rock oyster has a rich and creamy nature and are medium sized compared to other varieties and can be easily identified by the shell shape. Sydney rock oysters take about 4 years to grow to market size and are low in cholesterol and high in omega-3, calcium, iron and zinc.

Oysters do have a good shelf life when kept whole, of up to 14 days providing they are kept at the correct temperature (10 to 15 degrees Celsius; 32 to 41 °F) and handled safely.
From the day of opening Oysters. Store in Refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius and consume within 7 days.
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Oysters Mornay
METHOD
Beat 2 tbsp. of grated cheese into hot béchamel sauce. Add 1/2 tbsp. French mustard and add quarter cup cream or milk. Heat but do not boil. Remove oyster meat from shells and put aside in a clean container. Rinse the oyster shells thoroughly. Place a little sauce on each shell, return oysters to their shells and cover with more mornay sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and place under grill until lightly browned. Serve at once. |