Paul McCormick grew up fishing, clamming, and crabbing on the south shore of Long Island. He received his undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from Cornell University and worked for a number of years as a full-time clammer on the Great South Bay. After a twenty year stint as an educational assessment writer, he returned to the water in 2013 and established the Great Gun Shellfish Farm in Moriches Bay.

FARMER: Paul McCormick

FARM LOCATION: Moriches Bay

OYSTER NAMES:  Great Gun (regs) and Little Gun (select petites)

FLAVOR PROFILE: Briefly sharp and salty up front, then mellows into a sweet, buttery flavor and texture. Finishes with sweet garlic undertones that linger for quite a while.

WHERE TO FIND THE OYSTERS: Purchase directly from the farmer.

INSTAGRAM: @greatgunshellfish