Each year during oyster season, the Maryland Seafood Marketing Program receives many
questions from consumers concerning the purchase, storage, preparation and nutrition of oysters.
Listed here are some of the most commonly asked questions:

Q.   Can I freeze fresh shucked oysters?  How about oysters in the shell?



    A.   Shucked oysters freeze, make sure all the oysters are immersed in liquor to prevent
freezer burn, leave
    Ç inch head space and freeze.  You may have to add water to completely cover the oysters.
Label the
    contents of the package, date and freeze.  Even though shucked frozen oysters have a  3 - 6
month
    storage life, plan to use them as soon as you can.  Shell oysters may also be frozen.  Place the
oysters in
    a freezer bag, exhaust air and seal.  Label and date contents, freeze.  The oysters are best used
in soups
    and stews or cooked dishes.  Storage life is about 3 months.






I would not attempt to eat a previously frozen oyster raw.  Not that I'd be worried about it making me ill (if it was frozen fresh) but because taste and texture will be off.  Cooked - no problem.