Live Moon Shell

Found in the deeper parts of the surf zone at 5-10 metres, the Moon Shell with its beautiful mustard colour and circular shell has a depth of flavour and firm texture like no other clam. It has a 20-25% meat to shell ratio. With its intense, sweet, ocean flavour, with high iodine notes and meaty characteristics, the Moon Shell is a clam for the aficionado who appreciates a unique experience.

The Moon Shell exhibits a strong, briny aroma, reminiscent of oceanic sea spray when raw, and an intense, deep venision like aroma when cooked. An intense full flavour when eaten raw, it is best to remove the frilly mantle to avoid notes whichare drying adn astringent. When cooked, the vlavour of the Moon Shell evolves into ameaty, yet delicate flavour with rich, oceanice notes and a clean finish. 

We provide a Pre-Order Service for this product which may not be available everyday, but usually be available weekly. We will contact you when the product arrives, and arrange for you for the delivery or pick up.

If you  have any question about the pre-order service, please contact us by the email order@nzlivefishmarket.co.nz

All of our live moon shell are from the South Island of New Zealand.

Moon shell clams are great for collagen synthesis, contain lots of vitamin b12, provide iron, helps regulate blood pressure, loaded with protein, great for thyroid health, good for your heart, an excellent source of choline, and rich in riboflavin.

Free local delivery is available for orders over $300 within the Auckland specified delivery range.

For orders under $300, we charge $25 for local delivery within Auckland specified delivery range.

Deliveries are made from 9:00 to 18:00 on Monday to Friday. No delivery on Saturday, Sunday or Public Holidays.

Orders placed before 2pm on Monday to Thursday will be delivered the next day; Orders placed after 2pm will be delivered two working days after placing the order. Orders placed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be delivered the next Monday.

We will contact you via text message with the phone number you provided at checkout to notify you on the day of our arrival.

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