So…What’s an oyster farm doing in the tinned fish world?
For nearly 30 years, our mission at Island Creek has been to grow thriving coastal communities. There are times when we do this right in our own backyard and there are times when we scour the earth to find the best caviar or tinned seafood. Along these flavor quests, we’ve discovered two things—that there are more similarities between oysters and tinned fish than first glance suggests, and that…
Cockles in Brine
Sweet, soft brine, with a black truffle-like vibe going on. As tasty as they are beautiful. Like opening a jewel box to the briney gravy-train of your dreams.
Clams in Brine
Like opening the lid on a pot of fresh steamers on a summer’s day; a clean salty brine that tastes equally as good straight out of the tin as they are in a chowder. So tendah.
Razor Clams in Olive Oil with Garlic and Chili
The razors are buttery and sweet with a lingering zing thanks to the chili infused olive oil. A toothsome bite perfect with crusty bread, on fresh pasta, or plucked from the tin with a fork.
Razor Clams in Olive Oil
These razors check all the boxes - buttery, briney and sweet. Happy as a clam in a bath of olive oil.
Mussels in Pickled Sauce
These mussels taste as if they were just plucked from the ocean and are perfect straight out of the tin. They have a beautifully delicate texture and are coated in a light tomato vinegar sauce.
Scallops in Vieira Sauce
These scallops are savory and hearty in a traditional, full-bodied sauce with a floral note that lingers like a sip of jasmine tea. Excellent broiled on toast or over rice topped with fresh herbs. A whole meal in a can.
Wait, I thought you just grew oysters?
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Single-Origin.
Something we discovered on our journey is that, like with all seafood, not all tins are created equal—origin, harvest method, oversight, and traceability are tantamount not only to quality but to sustainability. We are excited to take the first steps into bringing much needed transparency and intention into the world of tinned fish, and look forward to adding radical value back to the rich tradition of canning.
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More Aquaculture.
As an oyster farm, we’re diehard evangelists of the benefits of responsible ocean farming. We see aquaculture as an integral part of our future global food system. With the ability to grow shellfish, we reduce the dependency on wild stocks, decrease the excess of nitrogen in our oceans, and create meaningful jobs in coastal communities.
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Everybody Wins!
Canning offers a great opportunity for shellfish farmers to yield more from their crops and bring their product to market in a more sustainable downstream supply chain through shelf stable tins, which eliminate food waste and reduce carbon footprints by avoiding refrigeration and excessive transportation.
