I guess that’s it for me and raw oysters.
Sounds like the problem is salt water...
I haven't had any for years. An acquaintance of mine became very ill after eating some and had to have a liver transplant. Besides, I prefer my oysters to be cooked. They have more flavor when they are cooked, and little flavor when raw (IMO).
I never got the allure of slurping raw oysters. I have had some in my day but I don't see any benefit from a culinary perspective. They slide down and are gone. No taste other than the Tabasco or lemon you put on them. I'd rather have some quickly sauteed shrimp or bay scallops with lemon.
Or even better... some freshly caught bay scallops right out of the water. Sweet, salty and warm. Yum!
More for me then! I can’t hardly get them in Mo at the moment, too hot.