Periwinkles
Tiny shells, big flavour. Collected by diving using hand collection from shallow reef edges, cleaned naturally in seawater, and shipped fresh or live. A favourite for tasting plates and seafood broths. These small gastropods have been a coastal delicacy for centuries, prized for their sweet, briny taste that captures the essence of the Southern Ocean.
Seasonality
Periwinkles is available year-round, though quality may vary slightly with ocean conditions.
From Ocean to Table
Our periwinkles are gathered by hand from the pristine Wilderness Coast. Each collection is done with care, ensuring we only take what the reef can sustain. The Periwinkles are purged and kept live for shipment.
Sustainability
- Hand collection by diving - no dredging
- Minimum Size limits strictly observed
- Rotational harvesting areas
- Reef ecosystem monitoring
Preparation & Storage
Storage
Keep refrigerated at 2-4°C. Best consumed within 3 days of delivery.
Cleaning
Rinse thoroughly under cold water 5-6 times until water runs clear. Discard any with cracked shells.
Cooking Methods
Serving Suggestions
- •Tossed in garlic butter with fresh herbs
- •Added to seafood broths and chowders
- •Served as part of a mixed shellfish platter
- •Classic French-style with white wine and parsley
Try Our Recipes
Garlic Butter Periwinkles
Steamed periwinkles tossed in garlic butter with herbs. Simple, satisfying, and perfect with crusty bread.
Spicy Portuguese Periwinkle Broth
A warming, chorizo-spiked tomato broth loaded with periwinkles. Perfect with crusty bread for dipping.
Periwinkle & Herb Linguine
Delicate pasta tossed with extracted periwinkle meat, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. Light and elegant.
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