Paua Wild Blackfoot Whole in Shell Per 500g/Fresh
Wild Blackfoot Paua are revered for their meat, shells, and more recently for their ability to produce lustrous pearls that capture the colours in the shell.
The legal minimum size for Blackfoot Paua is 125mm.
Price is per 500g.
Widespread around the New Zealand coastline, Blackfoot Paua (Haliotis iris) can be recognised by their pale grey to brown outer shell. Their flesh is darker than many other species of abalone.
Preparation:
Place Paua in fridge until ready to use.
Push the meat out of the shell with your thumb, or a flat edged knife. Remove the gut sack and tooth circle with a sharp knife.
Large wild paua are best tenderized before serving. Place them in a strong plastic bag, and bash the centre of them with a heavy object until they soften. Don’t allow them to split or start separating.
To barbecue:
Cut the paua into very thin strips with a sharp knife. Crush some garlic. Heat a hot plate over medium high heat, add butter and garlic and paua. Sautee for 1-2minuets (hot and fast) until they start to curl and colour changes. Serve immediately
Sashimi:
Preparation as above, except don’t cook, just eat raw, serve with soy, wasabi and pickled ginger.
For other ways of serving paua see our recipe section.
Availability: Available year round.
Shelf life: Best consumed on arrival or within 3 days from packed on date.
Fish for your health: Paua is a good source of protein, which the body uses for growth and repair. It also supplies iron, zinc and B vitamins can also provide a good source of omega 3 fats, which are good for the heart
Suggested wines: Serve with a Sauvignon Blanc with acidity or oakiness to enrich and enliven the butteriness.
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