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Clams

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Bivalve mollusks known for their chewy texture. Popular in dishes like clam chowder, as well as steamed or used in clam bakes.

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Langoustine

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A type of small lobster also known as 'Norway lobster'. It has a delicate, sweet flavor and can be served grilled, baked, or as scampi.

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Scallops

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A type of bivalve known for their sweet, rich taste. Seared scallops are a delicacy and they're also used in pasta and salads.

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Squid

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Also known as calamari, squid is widely used in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, often fried or stuffed.

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Octopus

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A cephalopod mollusk with eight arms. In culinary use, often grilled, stewed, or used in sushi. Known for its tender texture when cooked properly.

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Sea Urchin

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Echinoderms with a spiny shell, the edible part is the roe (gonads). Consumed raw, often in sushi, valued for its rich, briny flavor.

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Whelks

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Large marine snails often compared to conch. The flesh is firm, used in salads, sashimi, or simmered in Italian and Korean dishes.

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Mussels

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Another type of bivalve mollusk, these are often steamed and served in a broth or used in seafood pasta dishes.

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Crayfish

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Freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. They're used in Creole and Cajun cooking, prominently in dishes like etouffee and jambalaya.

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Conch

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A tropical marine mollusk with a large, spiral shell. The meat is firm and chewy, used in salads, fritters, and soups.

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Oysters

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Bivalve mollusks that can be eaten raw or cooked. Known for their briny flavor, commonly served on the half shell or used in stews.

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Periwinkles

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Small sea snails often harvested from rocky shores. Commonly boiled and served with a pin to extract the meat, which has a mild flavor.

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Cockles

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Small, edible bivalves similar to clams but with a more pronounced ribbed shell. Typically prepared steamed or in pasta dishes.

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Lobster

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A large marine crustacean with a hard shell and two strong claws. Prized for its sweet, tender meat, commonly boiled or steamed and served with butter.

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Geoduck

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A large, burrowing clam known for its long siphon. Served raw in sushi, sautéed, or used in chowders.

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Abalone

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A large sea snail with a unique shell. The meat is tender and flavorful, served raw, pan-fried, or in a variety of dishes.

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Shrimp

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A small, decapod crustacean widely used in cuisines worldwide, often grilled, sautéed, or used in dishes like paella and gumbo.

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Prawns

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Often confused with shrimp, prawns have a slightly sweeter taste and are typically larger. Used in curries, pasta, or grilled.

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Crab

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An aquatic crustacean with a wide variety of species. Meat is sweet and delicate, used in dishes such as crab cakes and bisques.

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Dungeness Crab

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A species of crab native to the west coast of North America. Known for its sweet meat, it's used in crab cakes, bisques, and salads.

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