Tide | Other Shells | Clams, whelks, cockles...

Live whelks (Buccinum undatum) are a delicacy, highly prized by professionals for their firm flesh and salty flavour. Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, has selected this product for its quality. Like all products from our seafood workshop, it is guaranteed to be fresh: the whelks are prepared on site on the day of delivery. Professional culinary uses: Whelks are a must-have on seafood platters. They can be cooked in court-bouillon and served on their own, with homemade mayonnaise or a shallot vinaigrette. Their flesh can also be used in seafood salads or cold starters. Storage and preparation advice: As this is a fresh product, it must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed quickly. Freshness is guaranteed as it is prepared on the day of delivery, so it is recommended that you use it as soon as you receive it to enjoy its quality to the full.

Sea ears (Haliotis tuberculata) are exceptional molluscs, highly sought after for their tender flesh and delicate, salty flavour. They are a luxury ingredient for the most refined tables. Their superior quality makes them a highly prized product. Professional culinary uses: Abalone meat requires delicate preparation to bring out all its qualities. It can be cut into thin slices for quick cooking in a pan with butter and garlic, or cooked slowly for a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Abalone is also perfect in carpaccio or simply seared and served with herb butter. Storage and preparation advice: This product is fresh and must be kept refrigerated. It is recommended that it be consumed quickly to preserve its taste qualities. The product can be frozen upon receipt.

Cooked periwinkles (Littorina littorea) are a convenient and tasty product, appreciated by professionals for their salty taste and crunchy texture. They are already cooked and ready to serve, saving considerable time in the kitchen. Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, has selected this product for its quality. It is available to order for optimal freshness. Professional culinary uses: Whelks are a must-have on seafood platters. They can be served on their own, with homemade mayonnaise or a shallot vinaigrette. They can also be used in cold starters, seafood salads or tapas. Storage and preparation advice: This product is available to order with a 48-hour delivery time. It must be stored in the refrigerator and consumed quickly.

The sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) is an echinoderm highly prized for its gonads, commonly known as "coral", which have an intense iodine flavour and delicate texture. Often associated with haute cuisine, it is ideal for immediate use. Due to its highly fragile nature, this product is a symbol of absolute freshness. Professional culinary uses: The most noble way to enjoy sea urchin is to serve it raw, freshly opened, to fully appreciate its taste. Its coral can also be used in cooking to prepare sauces, emulsions, or to enhance pasta dishes, risottos or fine fish. Storage and preparation advice: This product is available to order. It must be stored in the refrigerator and consumed very quickly to ensure optimal freshness.

Cockles (Cerastoderma edule) are shellfish with fine, delicate flesh, highly prized by professionals for their subtle, salty flavour. Sold in boxes of approximately 5kg, they are perfect for a variety of dishes. Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, has selected this product for its quality. Like all products from our seafood workshop, they are guaranteed to be fresh: the cockles are prepared on site on the day of delivery. Professional culinary uses: Cockles can be used in a variety of dishes. They are excellent cooked à la marinière, with parsley, or to flavour pasta dishes, risottos or fish soups. Their salty flavour adds a unique touch to many recipes. Storage and preparation advice: As this is a fresh product, it must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed quickly. Freshness is guaranteed as it is prepared on the day of delivery, so we recommend using it as soon as you receive it to enjoy its quality to the full.

Cockles (Venus verrucosa) are shellfish prized for their firm flesh and characteristic salty flavour. Generous in size and with a pronounced taste, they are ideal for many culinary applications. Packaged in 3 kg boxes, they offer a convenient format for professionals. Professional culinary uses: Prawns can be enjoyed raw, served on a seafood platter for an authentic taste. When cooked, they lend themselves to simple and effective recipes, such as stuffed and gratinated prawns, or added to pasta dishes or sauces. Their generous flesh is a sure bet for tasty dishes. Storage and preparation tips: This product is fresh and must be kept refrigerated. To ensure freshness, check that the shells are tightly closed. It is recommended that they be consumed quickly after delivery.

Selected by our seafood experts, these medium-sized clams come in 3 kg bags. In catering, clams embellish your presentations and add a fine iodised flavour that goes wonderfully with most seafood recipes. They can be steamed with white wine, garlic and herbs, and served with crusty bread for a refined starter. They are also perfect for seafood pasta dishes, where their tender, flavoursome flesh goes wonderfully well with creamy or tomato sauces. For caterers, these clams are ideal for buffets or events, where they can be presented as ceviche, marinated in lemon juice and spices, or baked au gratin with garlic butter and parsley. Their ease of preparation and delicate flavour make them an ingredient of choice for demanding customers.

Large clams (Venerupis decussata) are shellfish prized for their firm, generous flesh and subtle sea flavour. They are sold in 3kg boxes, an ideal size for professional catering. Their large size makes them a choice ingredient for many recipes. Professional culinary uses: Clams are a very versatile shellfish. They are perfect for preparing à la marinière, in white sauce, or to accompany pasta dishes. They can also be used to garnish rice dishes, fish soups, or simply eaten as part of a seafood platter. Storage and preparation tips: This product is fresh and must be kept refrigerated. To ensure freshness, check that the shells are tightly closed. It is recommended that they be consumed quickly after receipt.

Large periwinkles (Littorina littorea) are a delicacy, highly prized by professionals for their salty taste and crunchy texture. Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, has selected this product for its quality. Like all products from our seafood workshop, it is guaranteed to be fresh: the periwinkles are prepared on site on the day of delivery. Professional culinary uses: Whelks are a must-have on seafood platters. They can be served on their own, cooked in court-bouillon and accompanied by homemade mayonnaise or a shallot vinaigrette. They can also be used in cold starters or seafood salads. Storage and preparation advice: This product is available to order. It must be stored in the refrigerator and consumed quickly. As freshness is guaranteed by preparation on the day of delivery, it is recommended that you use it as soon as you receive it to enjoy its quality to the full.

The sea almond (Glycymeris glycymeris) is a shellfish with tender, delicate flesh, highly prized by professionals for its subtle, salty flavour. Sold in boxes of approximately 3kg, it is ideal for generous portions. Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, has selected this product for its quality and consistency. Like all the products from our seafood workshop, it is guaranteed to be fresh: the sea almonds are prepared on site on the day of delivery. Professional culinary uses: Sea almonds can be used in a variety of dishes. They are excellent eaten on their own, raw, with a dash of lemon juice, or steamed, cooked in a marinade, or stuffed. They can also be used in pasta dishes, seafood risottos or fish soups, to which they add a unique flavour. Storage and preparation advice: As this is a fresh product, it must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed quickly. Freshness is guaranteed as the product is prepared on the day of delivery, so it is recommended that you use it as soon as you receive it to enjoy its quality to the full.

These cooked whelks offer a firm texture and authentic briny flavor, preserved through precise cooking. Ready to use, they've been selected by Le Delas for their quality and convenience in professional kitchens. Culinary uses Ideal for seafood platters, served with homemade mayonnaise, aioli or lemon butter. Also suitable for warm potato salads, shellfish fricassées, or as garnish in seafood terrines. Storage and preparation advice ► Keep between 0 and 4 °C ► Ready to eat ► Rinse and drain if needed before use ► Consume shortly after opening

These medium-sized clams (Venerupis philippinarum) have tender, delicate flesh and are highly prized by professionals for their subtle, salty flavour. Sold in boxes of approximately 3kg, they are perfect for a variety of dishes. Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, has selected this product for its quality. Like all products from our seafood workshop, they are guaranteed to be fresh: the clams are prepared on site on the day of delivery. Professional culinary uses: Clams are a versatile ingredient. They are excellent cooked à la marinière, with parsley, or to flavour pasta dishes, risottos or fish soups. Their salty flavour adds a unique touch to many recipes. Storage and preparation advice: As this product is fresh, it must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed quickly. Freshness is guaranteed as it is prepared on the day of delivery, so it is recommended that you use it as soon as you receive it to enjoy its quality to the full.

The Vernis: A large shellfish favoured by lovers of crunchy, salty seafood These Vernis (Venerupis aurea) are available in 3 kg net bags. The Vernis is a large bivalve shellfish measuring approximately 8 cm in diameter. Its smooth, shiny ochre shell gives it its name, which means "varnish" in French. It lives in sandy, shallow waters along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. This product is available to order 48 hours in advance, guaranteeing optimal freshness and just-in-time management, typical of seafood products. Delas stocks this Vernis in its Atelier Marée, providing professionals (seafood restaurants, high-end caterers) with a high-quality shellfish with very firm flesh that connoisseurs enjoy raw, crunchy and iodised, seasoned with a simple squeeze of lemon. Characteristics and culinary uses: ► Quality: Live shellfish, ensuring a marine flavour and impeccable freshness. ► Taste: Marine flavour, slightly sweet and salty, more pronounced than that of the clam. ► Uses: Raw: It is known to be eaten raw, with a squeeze of lemon. Cooked, it is perfect for seafood pasta (Vongole style), fish soups, or cooked à la marinière (white wine, garlic, parsley). ► Garnish: Ideal for enriching sauces, risottos, and fish dishes. Storage: Fresh and live product, to be stored in positive cold (0°C to 4°C), ideally under a damp cloth, until use.

An exceptional shellfish offering a refined, briny flavour in seafood cuisine. This small, flat-shaped bivalve, selected by Atelier Marée at Le Delas for its impeccable freshness and delicate flesh, is a gem of coastal gastronomy. Prised by chefs for its delicately sweet taste and supple texture, the tellina adds a touch of visual elegance and a distinct Mediterranean or Atlantic identity to your professional culinary creations. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary uses: Ideal for a prestigious starter, it works perfectly sautéed ‘à la marinière' with garlic and parsley, or incorporated into a seafood risotto. It also makes a fine garnish for a fillet of white fish or artisanal pasta. ► Preparation: Before cooking, it is advisable to rinse them lightly in sea water or salted water to remove any sand; cooking should be extremely brief, over a high heat and covered, until the shells open completely to preserve the tenderness of the product. ► Storage: A fresh product to be kept in a cold store at between 0°C and +4°C, ideally in its original packaging to preserve the shellfish's moisture.

A must-have for any seafood platter, ready to serve. These whelks, carefully selected by Atelier Marée de Le Delas, are cooked using a method that preserves the firmness and tenderness of their flesh. Already prepared, they save valuable time in the kitchen whilst ensuring the consistent cooking and seasoning essential for professional chefs. Their characteristic briny flavour and meaty texture make them a prime choice for seafood starters or classic tasting platters. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: A star ingredient on seafood platters, cooked whelks are traditionally served with homemade mayonnaise or aioli. In more creative cooking, they can be served warm with parsley butter, incorporated into a seafood salad with fresh herbs, or marinated in a citrus vinaigrette for a more contemporary twist. ► Preparation: Ready-to-use product. For optimal flavour, it is recommended to remove them from the fridge a few minutes before serving to allow the marine aromas to fully develop. Their consistent size makes plating easier and helps control portion costs for restaurateurs and caterers. ► Storage: A fresh product that must be stored in a refrigerated environment at a temperature between 0°C and +2°C. Once the tray has been opened, it is recommended that the product be consumed within 48 hours to ensure impeccable freshness and organoleptic quality.