Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Are they raw in the can? I do eat dairy as in heavy cream and butter so I know i can make a chowder. But do I need to clean them? take anything off ? I have only ever had smoked oysters and I didnt prepare them so I am unsure.

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	Here you go - definitely covers all the bases I think for regular and smoked: paleohacks.com/questions/71683/… – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Nov 17 2011 at 14:20
	raw is definitely the way to go, they are definitely different but it also depends on what your looking to do w/ them. i strictly like mine on the half shell, i can kill dozens of them in one sitting :0) otherways tho i'm not such a fan. – Btrfly1783 Nov 17 2011 at 17:54

Matt · Answer 1 · 2011-11-17 14:34:03Z UTC

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Nothing canned is raw. The canning process is cooking/pasteurization.

As for what to do with them… I personally like clams in scrambled eggs, I think oysters would probably be good too.

answered Nov 17 2011 at 14:34

Matt
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	Wow! -- I'd've never thought of that, but it sounds worth trying! – Albert Nov 17 2011 at 15:39
	Add soy sauce (what-free), red chilis, garli, fish sauce, scallions, etc... yum! And it totally works if you have really coconut-y coconut oil. – Matt Nov 17 2011 at 19:43
	Sounds awesome, trying this in the morning. +1 – Nutritionator Nov 18 2011 at 3:15

sean · Answer 2 · 2011-11-17 17:45:17Z UTC

Angels on Horseback for the win! Bacon + Oysters can't be wrong.

Angels on Horseback

Check this simple recipe and it's short list of ingredients:

    16-32 small oysters (or scallops), or larger ones cut in half, shucked
    8-16 slices of thin-cut bacon
    16-32 wooden toothpicks
    3-4 limes or lemons

And see Wikipedia for more information.

Jules K · Answer 3 · 2011-11-17 14:11:38Z UTC

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The canned oysters I've had were always smoked. I've eaten them straight, but they could be tossed into a stew, or maybe some spaghetti squash & sauce?

answered Nov 17 2011 at 14:11

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Beth-WeightMaven · Answer 4 · 2011-11-17 14:57:51Z UTC

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I've been meaning to try a hangtown fry. What's not to love? Oysters, eggs, bacon, and butter ... yum!

answered Nov 17 2011 at 14:57

Beth-WeightMaven
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My "clam" eggs usually have chili paste, tamari and green onions, but this sounds too! Wish I wasn't landlocked, I'd love to try some fresh ones. – Matt Nov 17 2011 at 15:34

UncleLongHair · Answer 5 · 2011-11-18 02:57:54Z UTC

Not strictly Paleo options, but you can fry them up. Something crunchy helps, you can dip them in milk / egg / corn meal / panko and fry them in butter / lard / coconut oil. Jacques Pepin has a great oyster corn chowder that works great with canned oysters. I find that eating the canned ones is not quite as good as truly raw ones so I don't do it. You can make oyster shooters, fill one shot glass with an oyster and vodka, another with cocktail sauce and vodka, and shoot them one-two!

I bought a can or oysters to try before buying fresh…What can i do with them?

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