The best way to cook and clean a limpet is simply just to boil them. Give them a quick rinse in the sink and then drop them straight into some boiling water. The shell will come off almost straight away but you should wait about 5 minutes until they are cooked properly.

Are limpets good eating?

Limpets are often overlooked and overcooked! If you want to eat limpets, first knock them off the rock in one swift move. ... Limpets are enjoyed in Madeira and they even have a festival for them. They serve them in a variety of ways including pickled with chilli and bay leaves.

Do limpets taste good?

Limpets are crunchy, with a sweet and savoury taste similar to that of mussels. Interesting fact: The limpet's microscopic teeth are the strongest biological material known to humans.