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Periwinkle Sea Snails in White Bowl with Lemon and Melted Butter in Background

Live Wild Sea Snails - 1lb

Approximately 100 per lb
by Fulton Fish Market
$9.99 - $9.99
$9.99
$9.99 - $9.99
$9.99
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Periwinkles, or sea snails, are subtly sweet and plump with a meaty texture similar to oysters or clams. These petite little gems are housed in swirling shells and require a li... Read More
Preparation: Live
Live
Raised: Wild
Wild

Periwinkles, or sea snails, are subtly sweet and plump with a meaty texture similar to oysters or clams. These petite little gems are housed in swirling shells and require a little bit of work to withdraw the meat, but they are well worth it! The process is similar to working the nut out of a pistachio shell, and made a little easier with a toothpick.

  • Our periwinkles are typically harvested from New Jersey and New York and delivered live.
  • Periwinkles are commonly known as Sea Snails.
Species Name
Littorina littorea
Other Names
(accepted market & vernacular names)
Common Periwinkle
Country of Origin
Spain
Methods of Catch
Dredge
FAO Regions
21
Bodies of Water
Atlantic Ocean
Freshness Guarantee
(minimum number of days from delivery)
3 Days
Environment
Saltwater
Ingredients
Common Periwinkle
Allergens
Contains: Crustacean Shellfish (Common Periwinkle)
Produced in a facility that processes fish and shellfish
Packaging for Item
Packaged in nets to allow the shellfish to breathe.
Packaging for Order

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Where This Is Shipped From
This product will be shipped from the Fulton Fish Market in New York City.
Storage & Handling

Before cooking, soak your periwinkles in salted water in the fridge for a few hours, changing the water a couple of times. Then rinse thoroughly under cold water to clean off any remaining sand or grit.

How to cook your periwinkles: boil in water with a little salt for about seven minutes. Serve with melted butter for dipping.

Seafood Storage, Handling & Freezing Guidelines