Crown Prince Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil, Fancy Whole is a 3 oz (85 g) can of whole oysters, responsibly farmed in the Yellow Sea under ASC certification and smoked over natural hardwood before being packed in olive oil. They are ready to eat with no artificial ingredients, and a good fit for charcuterie boards, pasta, and quick protein snacks. Available as a single can or in packs of 3 and 6, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Crown Prince Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil: ASC-Certified, Hardwood-Smoked Whole Oysters
- ASC certified — responsibly raised in the Yellow Sea with third-party verified sustainable aquaculture
- Smoked over natural hardwood — real wood smoke for a deep, savory flavor with no liquid smoke or artificial flavoring
- Packed in olive oil — the oil carries the smoky flavor and can be used in dressings or on toast
- Fancy whole grade — whole oysters of consistent size rather than pieces
- High in protein and omega-3 — a ready-to-eat seafood snack with no artificial ingredients
- Pack options — Single 3 oz (85 g) can, Pack of 3, or Pack of 6
How to Use
Open the can and serve the oysters on butter crackers or sourdough toast with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of hot sauce. For a fast dinner, toss them with linguine, garlic, capers, parsley, and the oil from the can, or stir them into fried rice with soy sauce, ginger, and scallions. They also belong on a cheese board with aged cheddar, Manchego, and cornichons. Store unopened cans in a cool, dry pantry; refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use within two days.
About Crown Prince
Crown Prince is a California-based canned seafood company that has supplied American pantries with oysters, clams, sardines, and tuna for decades. The brand emphasizes responsibly sourced seafood and has moved its oysters to ASC-certified farms, with natural hardwood smoking rather than artificial smoke flavor. Browse more tinned fish in our Canned Fish & Seafood collection or the wider Grocery & Gourmet Food range. Learn more at crownprince.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Crown Prince Smoked Oysters contain allergens?
Yes. Oysters are molluscan shellfish, which is a major allergen, so anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid this product. The can contains oysters, olive oil, and salt as its main ingredients, with natural hardwood smoke and no artificial ingredients. Read the printed ingredient panel on the can for the current recipe and any facility notice before eating.
How should I store and serve Crown Prince Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil?
Keep unopened cans in a cool, dry pantry; they are shelf-stable until the printed date. Serve them straight from the can on crackers or toast, add them to pasta or fried rice, or set them out on a charcuterie board. After opening, refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use within two days.
What does the Fancy Whole grade mean for these smoked oysters?
Fancy Whole means the can holds whole oysters of consistent size rather than broken pieces or trimmings. That makes them easier to plate on crackers or a cheese board and gives a meatier bite. Combined with real hardwood smoking, the result is a firmer, more savory oyster than smoke-flavored varieties that rely on added flavoring.
Where do Crown Prince Smoked Oysters come from?
These oysters are farmed in the Yellow Sea under Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification, which is a third-party standard for responsible aquaculture. They are smoked over natural hardwood and packed in olive oil in a 3 oz (85 g) can. We sell them as a single can, a Pack of 3, or a Pack of 6 for the pantry.
I only eat oysters that are packed in olive oil. Many are packed in inferior and less healthy oils, like "cotton seed oil." (Would you eat a t-shirt? So, why eat oil from a cotton seed?)So, that limits me to two brands, Crown Prince and Otter Kingdom, and the two are interchangeable to me. (I often use these Crown Prince oysters to get my Amazon Fresh orders above the minimum limit for free delivery. I know I'll eat them.)The way I prepare them is to put them on a healthy cracker, like the ones from WASA. I empty the can on the crackers, so both crackers get the olive oil and the oysters. I arrange the oysters evenly, which takes a few seconds. Then I dust them with lemon pepper seasoning. This really bring out and balances the oyster flavor.Finally, I microwave the oyster crackers I've made for about five minutes on 20% to warm them up without getting them hot. (Different microwaves will have a different optimal time for this.) Warming them up brings out flavor too.In a few minutes I have a fantastic snack with iron, calcium, protein, and no adverse health effects from cheap, heavily processed crackers or cheap oils that's don't come from real food, like cotton seed or canola oils. The Crown Prince of snacks indeed.
Did not like them
Nothin’s moister than these Oysters!
I've been eating smoked oysters for decades and these were some of the best I ever had. A little pricy but worth it.
Very good
These are so tasty! They are plump and flavorful! Definitely my favorite smoked oysters brand.
I love smoked oysters and these are the best.
I cannot find this brand of oysters around here so was happy to purchase them from Amazon. The value is good seeing as I can’t find them anywhere. Love the smoky oyster flavor and eat them on cucumbers! Great for a keto lifestyle which is perfect for me. Great zinc source.
Tried this for a change from Smoked Kippers.Oysters are not my thing.If you like Oysters then I gather they are fairly decent.