Crassostrea corteziensis

Gulf of California (Sonora · Pacific Coast, Mexico · Crassostrea corteziensis

Crassostrea corteziensis is Mexico's primary commercial oyster, a large Pacific mangrove species native to the Gulf of California, grown in the coastal lagoons.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness1/5

Minerality4/5

Umami3/5

Textureplump

Finishbriny

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

This oyster is designed to be eaten with lime. The aguachile preparation demonstrates the principle: citrus acid cuts the warm brine and the mangrove earthiness

Pair with

Vinho Verde or AlbariñoMichelada (cold Mexican lager with lime and salt)Mezcal (neat or with orange and sal de gusano)

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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