Cortes Island Shellfish

	We have never had a finer, more delectable oyster served in our restaurant. Our customers are impressed. Cortes oysters are the only oysters I'd buy.
	- Dennis Vaughan, President, North Island Chefs Association.

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Cortes Island Shellfish Interpretive Center And Web Site

A tribute to Cortes Island

The words "Cortes Island" and "quality shellfish" are synonymous in many parts of the world. Cortes Island shellfish growers pride themselves in their ability to grow and harvest a superior product from the pristine waters of British Columbia's north-central coast.

Feature Article Potential for the Shellfish Industry on Cortes island

Two years ago, in an article published on www.cortesshellfish.ca entitled "The State of the Shellfish Industry on Cortes Island," I pointed out some of the problems facing the Shellfish Industry, and stressed the need for immediate change. Much has happened since then; some positive, some less so.

By Marcel Creurer

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Did you know...
Do not eat oysters during the months without an "R" in them - fact or fiction? In 1715 American colonists were becoming alarmed by the fact that oysters were being over-harvested, and passed the first oyster law making it illegal for anyone to gather oysters during their spawning season from May to September.

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Featured Recipe

John Shook & Kristen Schofield-Sweet

OysterFest '08

Shucked oysters

Salted butter

Thai sweet red chili sauce

Cucumbers, finely minced

Parsley, chopped

Sauté oysters in butter until nearly cooked.

Add sweet chili sauce to taste during the last few minutes of cooking.

Remove from heat and stir in cucumber and parsley.

Toss and serve

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