Glossary
Abalone, sea mollusc with a pearly shell

Abalone, sea mollusc with a pearly shell

Abalone (genus Haliotis) is a large marine gastropod with a single, flat, mother-of-pearl shell. The flesh is lean, firm, slightly sweet, and prized as a delicacy in Asian and Californian cuisines.

One of the most prized marine molluscs. the inside of the shell is lined with iridescent nacre.
The flesh is firm and lean. it is usually pounded before cooking to tenderise it.
Classically served as sashimi, grilled, or sautéed in butter with garlic.
Several species are protected due to overfishing. much of the supply now comes from aquaculture.