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!
Well I never really believed in just letting them slide down the throat either. What’s the point? Raw oysters do have a distinct flavor all their own, but I can only eat a few at a time before the craving is gone. At times, however, there’s nothing quite like them. I’ve never gotten up the nerve to eat squid raw, however. But fully cooked they’re probably my favorite seafood. As far as scallops, I prefer them with something else, typically. Like cod.