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What are Oysters?

A small bivalve of which there are many varieties.  Oysters are eaten raw, fried, or in soups and stews.  Fresh shellfish should be purchased alive and cooked as quickly as possible.  Oysters can also be purchased packed in jars or canned.

Substitute for Oysters

scallops, clams, mussels

Equivalents

1 lb oysters = 1 pint shucked
1 qt = about 50

metric conversions →

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Nutrition Information For Oysters

Serving Size
1 oz
 
Calories
17
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 7mg
0%
Sodium 50mg
0%
Potassium
35g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Oysters Recipes

  • Homemade Oyster Sauce
    If you don't care for bottled oyster sauce or can't find it, or don't want to buy it, here is a recipe for making your own Homemade Oyster Sauce. Use this sauce in any recipe that calls for oyster sauce. You can store the sauce, refrigerated for several weeks.

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