Operculum

Fish

Operculum

Operculum of Whelk is the hard shell door—discarded, not eaten. Signals intact whole shellfish in trade. Keep whelk operculum iced until cooking; pat dry for browning, and stop when just opaque. Boiling, salads, braises, and pickles suit the cut. Season with salt, acid, and fat that frame chewy sweet brine.

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Traits

Culinary PartDelicateOperculumVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 136

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.18 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.98 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.96 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.88 g
  • Cholesterol 57.9 mg
  • Sodium 76 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19.3 g
  • Water 70.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Operculum of Whelk: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Coastal cooks portioned whelk into operculum pieces for even cooking and trade.

Filleting lines and frozen packs made operculum of whelk available inland.

Restaurants standardised specialty operculum portions of whelk for plate timing.

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