Oysters at Home
Enjoy Wild Wadoesters at home — fresh, pure and easy to prepare yourself.
Oysters at home
With just a few basic techniques, you can create a complete oyster experience at home — just like on the Wadden Sea. On this page we show what you need, how to open oysters safely, how to serve them, and how to store them properly.
What you need
- Fresh Wild Wadoesters
- A sturdy oyster knife
- Kitchen towel or cut-resistant glove
- Ice or a chilled serving platter
- Lemon, pepper, vinaigrette — or simply natural
How to open an oyster
- Place the oyster with the curved side down in a folded kitchen towel and hold it firmly.
- Insert the oyster knife into the hinge at the narrow end.
- Gently rock and twist the knife until the shell pops open.
- Lift the top shell and cut the muscle along the inside of the shell.
- Check for shell fragments, straighten the oyster and serve immediately on ice.
Serving ideas
- Pure — just a drop of lemon, or nothing at all.
- Classic — shallot vinaigrette (mignonette) and freshly ground pepper.
- Wadden style — with a sprig of sea aster, samphire or a touch of kombu.
- Warm — briefly gratinated with butter, breadcrumbs and herbs.
Storage tips
- Always store oysters cold (0–7 °C), dark and moist.
- Place them curved side down in a tray or crate.
- Cover with a damp cloth; never store oysters in water.
- When kept closed and chilled, they stay fresh for up to 7 days.
- If an oyster does not smell fresh like the sea, do not eat it.
Step by step: opening safely
Opening oysters may look intimidating, but with the right technique and a sharp oyster knife it’s mostly about calm and control. Take your time and always work away from your hand, which should be well protected with a towel or glove. After a few oysters, you’ll find your rhythm.
The perfect oyster experience at home
Prepare a platter with crushed ice or coarse sea salt, pour a glass of sparkling wine or crisp white wine, and open the oysters just before serving. This is how Wild Wadoesters are meant to be enjoyed: cool, lively, and full of the terroir of the Wadden Sea.
Where can you buy Wild Wadoesters?
Want to get started with oysters at home? Check out our points of sale — from markets to restaurants and distributors — and find a location near you.