At home, refrigerate. Place oysters, clams and mussels in a shallow bowl, the deep-cup side of the oyster facing down, and cover with a clean, wet kitchen towel. Or keep oysters in a cooler over ice and drain the cooler as the ice melts. Always keep your cooler as shaded as possible.
Shucking and handling live shellfish.
There are many ways that people open oysters to get to the good stuff inside. We shuck in a way that keeps the meat intact and presents the oyster perfectly, ready to slurp straight from the shell. See how we do it in the graphic below or watch how we do below.
Peeko Oysters: How to store oysters at home
FAQ
How do you transport fresh oysters?
On the road, transport oysters on ice in a cooler or waterproof bag – do not seal the bag. Oysters love to be cold (34-45 degrees F), damp and able to breathe. Never submerge your oysters in fresh water or sea water. At home, refrigerate.
How long can oysters be transported?
Transport and storage of live oysters Oysters can survive out of water for weeks if carefully handled and kept moist and cool but, since they rapidly lose liquor from within, particularly if the edge of the shell is damaged, they should reach the inland wholesaler within 3 days of harvesting to be in prime condition.
How long can oysters stay alive out of water?
Oysters can survive out of the water for up to 2 weeks. On our farm, the oysters may not make it across the bay before they’re consumed (crew benefits). But with oysters fresher is better. If you do not plan to eat them straight out of the box, below are some tips to keep them alive until you’re ready to eat them.