One of the best-tasting types of seafood is shellfish. If you live or are visiting New England shellfish is a large staple of its cuisine. That being said it can make it difficult which shellfish to try in order to obtain the best overall experience. Our list below is not in a ranked order because we believe all 5 can be interchanged to any position!
Oysters
When it comes to shellfish it’s hard to make a list without including oysters. They are deliciously known for their briny and sweet flavor. The texture of oysters is creamy and many parts of oysters can depend on the waters they are picked from. All kinds of oysters can taste different and are not made the same. Therefore it is important to find the best tasting ones for you!
Scallops
Another delicious shellfish is scallops. They are very popular because of their delicious and tender texture. Scallops are also very versatile and used in so many different styles of dishes whether it be a casual or gourmet meal. Their sweet and buttery flavor profile will always leave you wanting more!
Lobster
Known for its extremely luxurious nature lobster is considered one of the best-tasting and delicious shellfish ever! The meat of a lobster is very tender, sweet, and briny. The meat can also be enhanced by using sauces and butter. It is also versatile allowing its meat to be used in pasta dishes and even sub rolls. All in all an extremely delicious type of seafood.
Crab
Similar to lobster, crab also has deliciously tender and sweet meat within its shell. Many kinds of dishes are enhanced by incorporating crab meat. You can indulge in a very tasty crab cake or decide to eat the meat directly from the crab itself. Whatever you may prefer you’re guaranteed a good time when eating crab.
Mussels
Lastly, but nowhere close to the least are mussels. This briny, tender, and sweet dish is nothing less than amazing. With its quick prep time and amazing affordability, you always feel like you’re getting the best bang for your buck when ordering mussels. Most markets focus on freshness when it comes to mussels helping you have an even higher likelihood of enjoyment when indulging in mussels.
Try Shellfish at Mare Oyster Bar!
For those looking to try the best shellfish and seafood dishes in Boston, MA, come visit Mare Oyster Bar today! We carry the freshest seafood in the Boston area so we guarantee you love every second at our establishment. Call or reserve a table with us today to have an amazing shellfish experience!