Whelks and Periwinkles

Whelks And Periwinkles Are Similar To Snails 

Approx. Nutritional Value:   1oz/28g (Whelks, boiled)

Calories: 25 Fat: 0.3g Protein: 5.3g Carbs: 0g

 

Whelks and Periwinkle Videos:

Cooking Whelks and Periwinkles – Shellfish Org UK

How to Eat Whelks - Shellfish GB

Stir-fried Periwinkles – My Cooking Diary 1

Whelks are eaten mainly in England, Italy and Japan. They are a tasty, meaty and naturally chewy snail. They can be pickled in vinegar or spices and used in seafood chowders or pasta dishes such as linguine. Whelks and Periwinkles are usually steamed. The Periwinkle is a smaller edible sea snail eaten mostly in Scotland and Ireland. Periwinkles are high in protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and low in fat.

 

Cooking Whelks and Periwinkles

 

How to Eat Whelks

 

Stir-fried Periwinkles