Try Raw Oysters

“So, as the idiot (or not) I am, I ventured to try some raw oysters, curiosity got me. And surprisingly, I liked them! I was pleasantly surprised by them. At first I was scared, the smell was very intimidating. But, the white meat was very sweet (not in the way crustaceans are) and very salty (seawater-y), the texture wasn't too bad. I shuddered when I popped it in my mouth, but then I bit down and I realized It was silky and pleasant. It's a delicious little treat! Sure, it did have that "seafood" flavour I hate, but only as an aftertaste. So it was worth it.”

“I remember being a little nervous because a decade ago I gave a canned oyster a try and after being severely disappointed I had a hard time imagining a raw one being any good. I recently felt the urge to try something new, and pictures of oyster platters looked so darn pretty. It was only half a year ago when I gave them a go for the first time (raw) but as they say these days: I was shook. It was a delicately briney Pink Moon oyster from P.E.I. The descriptions I had read online suddenly made sense. It was like tasting the essence of the sea. I was hooked and now I think about them often. A little lemon and I'm ready to rock and roll.”

“I've been to J's Oyster before but I'd never eaten their title dish. The raw oyster has always freaked me out. I don't even order sushi with raw fish in it (avocado cucumber rolls for life!) But last night, I decided to say yes to something I would normally turn down and tried a raw oyster. The flavor wasn't nearly as offensive as I thought it might be. I was with an oyster slurping professional, so I knew exactly how to prepare it for the best experience. My tip for first time oyster slurpers: Go with someone who has eaten oysters before. You don't want to mess this up. Also, there's no shame in shoving a handful of potato chips into your mouth after your first one. The flavor is unique, and not offensive at all, but the ocean-y flavor accents and textures may catch you off guard.”