Storing Limpets
They need to be cooked whilst alive to prevent unwelcome affects. Once cooked they should be used straight away, alternatively they can be pickled in vinegar similar to other shellfish.
How do you cook limpets?
Cleaning and Cooking Limpets
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.
Can you eat raw limpet?
Limpets are really easy to cook writes Bev who recently stayed in Seymour tower with her children. ... Sometimes they need a quick scrub before cooking if they have been in a sandy or weedy bucket.. minimal prep really!” Or, you can eat them raw.
