Abalone

Abalone (genus Haliotis) is a large marine gastropod with a single, mother-of-pearl shell. The flesh is lean, firm, and mildly sweet. it is usually tenderised by pounding before cooking. Prized in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Californian cuisines, it is prepared grilled, sautéed in butter with garlic, braised in soy sauce, or served raw as sashimi. Sold chilled or frozen. a large share of the market now comes from aquaculture.