Chef Jacob Harth Barbecues Sea Snails on the Beach — Deep Dive

Limpets are sea snails that grow on rocks, similar to abalone. Portland chef Jacob Harth shows us the delicate methods he uses to harvest them and grill them right on the Oregon coast.

Credits:
Host: Jacob Harth
Producers: Truen Pence, McGraw Wolfman
Camera: Truen Pence, Jess Gibson
Editor: Jay Simms

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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[OtterThunder]

I love this series cause it's literally just Jacob popping into the ocean and grabbing whatever random sea life is there.... then eating it.

[bensonsj]

Eater has filled the Bon Appetit sized hole in my heart.

[katieblessing]

Thank you for highlighting the struggles of native abalone and showing the importance of sustainable harvesting!!!

[arealgoodman]

I like the idea of sneaking up on a snail.

[Finabythesea]

Love everything about this series. He’s so mindful and really think of sustainability and the environmental impact that one can make. Besides, fresh seafoods are the best.

[vincentchin]

Miss the Oregon Coast and the peaceful way of life there. All the best, Vincent Chin from KL, Malaysia. U of O '94.

[brendoncook]

This series is great, thank you. I'd love to see more informative shows like this.

[byggdaddyjayz]

in Hawaii they are called Opihi. another Hawaiian delicacy consumed raw. they tend to populate in rough waters where its hard and very dangerous to harvest off the rocks where waves are crashing all around. consumed whenever its available. highly prized for special occasions. weddings, a baby's first birthday, any special celebration. The yellow variety is call Black Gold. highly prized. they can fetch, with shells on, $50-$60 a lb.

[esthercook]

Thank you so much for sharing the.Thanks for this video!👌💯

[potatomatop]

You look like you're gonna slay aquaman.
Him: sea snail barbecue.

[triplexcomplex]

I love this vid and a thumbs up. But that part about being careful and not bury them on ice then proceeds to grill em face down.😅

[EdwinLap]

One of the better "cooking" shows online. These guys are all about preserving the natural resources. Love it.

[PriyasFatafatAdukkala]

Thatz spectacular. My best wishes. Keep rocking👍

[DestroBB]

I went to a fancy restaurant last night and a man was complaining about his escargot.
The waiter just shrugged it off. "I'm sorry sir, " the waiter told him. "All snails are final."

[farmerlife]

Amazing video and different style of cooking

[stevocanuck]

cooking is lifes most valuable skill imo. Next to communication skills

[teikiheekuataupu]

We have that in Hawaii an it is one of the favorite sea food to eat here for locals

[Failedprodegy]

My brother and I had a little kit we would take down to the rocks. A squirt bottle full of clarified butter and squirt bottle full of chili oil and a small gas torch. Flip one over and hit him with butter and chili oil, then him with the torch. So yummy!!

[bryanviper]

These are called limpets very popular in Portugal & really good!

[Staymad]

We eat these here in Hawaii too. We call um opihi (oh-pee-hee) however most times the center point of the shell is sharp rather than smooth. Especially for the ones that libe near rough waters. Grilling them is very good but we eat them raw just like gordon ramsay did. Or marinated in kimchee base. They go for about $23.99/lb last I checked, the reason why the price is so high because it’s dangerous to harvest. Several people die yearly in an attempt to pry them off rocks.