WHELK

The Norwegian whelk has a unique green shell color and rates among the top varieties within sea snails.

Whelk has a strong tradition in certain parts of the world where it is considered a delicacy. The product has various uses, ranging from being a key component in soups or pasta or being the main star on the plate, grilled with parsley and garlic butter. It has a firm texture with a mild sweet taste.

Norwegian shores offer both shell-off and shell-on.

Name
Size
Large
18+ g
Medium
9 - 18 g
Small
4 - 9 g