Too Lazy to Shuck Myself

I was thinking of buying some fresh oysters for Classic Oyster Stew, but when I read the tribune article on how to shuck oysters, my motivation dipped. Where does one buy shucked oysters, in a can or with fresh fish? Do you still get the liquor if you don't shuck yourself?

Most good fish stores that sell raw oysters also sell shucked oysters. Call your closest Whole Foods, Burhops, Dirk's, The Fish Guy, etc. You should be able to get some liquor also.

Hi,

Another thought: buy frozen oysters at H-Mart. No shucking, no mussing and convenient to work with. They are cheap and require no schucking. What may be missing is the liquor.

Regards,

Mayflower Market in Chinatown Mall often/usually has them, as well as a good percentage of the various other Chinese markets throughout Chinatown.

I almost always see them at both Issacson & Stein and at Rubinos. Treasure Island locations often have them as well.

For a traditional oyster stew, you most definately need the oyster liquor. Add the oysters at the very end of cooking to gently poach them, or you'll end up with a nice broth and oyster flavored raisins.