Red Seal Cook

Category - Fish and Shellfish

What type of oysters are Malpeque?
  1. Atlantic oysters
  2. Olympias
  3. Pacific oysters
  4. European flat oysters
Explanation
Answer: A - Malpeques are a variety of Atlantic oyster that come from the coast off Prince Edward Island. They are second to Bluepoint oysters as the most common oyster on restaurant menus. They are easy to eat with a subtle sweetness along with a brine and pickle-like flavor.
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