Cockle
Small beach shellfish, opened in a hot pan.
- Full season : from September to April
- Avoid : from June to August
- Scientific name : Cerastoderma edule
Choosing well
Tightly closed shells: soak them in salt water to purge the sand.
Sustainable fishing
Check health closures before foraging.
Did you know?
Its ribbed shell looks like a little heart.
Cooking ideas
- Opened in a pan with parsley and garlic
- In a seafood soup
- In an omelette