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Whelks (bulots)
Had them for the first time on most recent trip to France. Wow, so sorry I hadn't experienced these earlier in my life.
Quite the bargain too, $5-7Euro for ~10 whelks.
whelk seafood/brine + squeeze lemon juice + rich French mayo = Deliciousness
Local fishmongers here in Chicago can get them, but not often requested by customers. The fishmongers I did have conversations with cite the reason is lack of knowledge about whelks, not an aversion to eating them. I was able to purchase 5 lbs for $6.99 lb. These whelks were from Gloucester MA area.
Anyone else a fan?