Whelks
Ranked #5,911 in Pets & Animals, #147,060 overall
Types of Whelks
Knobbed whelks are native to the North Atlantic coast of North America from New England to Florida.
Channeled whelks are also found from New England to Florida. They typically reach 5 to 8 inches in length. The shell is smooth and generally pear-shaped, with a large stepped body whorl.
Lightning whelks, found along the USA East Coast, are distinguished from most of the other whelks by their left-side (sinistral) opening.
Whelk Information
The following is a recipe for whelk seviche
1 lb diced conch (also known as smooth whelk or knobby whelk)
1/2 cup chopped purple onion
4 chopped jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
lime juice
course sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Tenderize the meat with a mallet then sprinkle with lime juice.
Mix in vegetables and cover. Marinate over night.
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Mullosks - Shellfish
Knobbed Whelks
The Knobbed whelk is native to the Atlantic coast of North America from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to northern Florida. The species is the state shell of New Jersey and Georgia. The knobbed whelk is the second largest species of whelk, reaching lengths up to 12 inches.
Channeled whelks
Channeled whelks have a smooth, pear-shaped shell with a large stepped body whorl.
Lightning Whelks
Lightning whelks can be found along the Mid-Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from New Jersey to Texas. Lightning whelks reach a lengths up to 16 inches. Distinguishing characteristics include their off-white to tan or gray shell with narrow, brown "lightning" streaks from the top of the shell to the bottom. The shell is white on the inside. They are distinguished from most of the other whelks by their left-side (sinistral) opening.
Seafood
Reader Feedback
Please send your favorite comments or questions about Whelks.
-
Reply
-
naturegirl7
Oct 23, 2008 @ 12:49 pm | delete
- I like what you have so far, but I want to know more about whelks!
-
by daybreak
I maintain several print on demand stores including Fish Art and Outdoors USA online store. more »
- 389 featured lenses
- Top lens » Commercial Fishing
Explore related pages
- How To Make a Sailor's Valentine How To Make a Sailor's Valentine
- Antique sailors valentines -- sea shells crafts Antique sailors valentines -- sea shells crafts
- Beach Shower Curtains that Inspire Beach Shower Curtains that Inspire
- Origami Snail instructions Origami Snail instructions
- Learn About Snails and Slugs Learn About Snails and Slugs
- Decorate with Seashells All Year Long Decorate with Seashells All Year Long
