#$%^&*AU2018200829A120180308.pdf#####Abstract A method for preparing shellfish comprising providing a substantially flexible liquid-permeable container having at least one open end; providing a plurality of shellfish in the container; closing the or each open end of the container; and tensioning the container to compact the shellfish and prevent the shellfish from opening. In preferred embodiments the flexible liquid-permeable container comprises a mesh bag which is tensioned by twisting to keep the shellfish closed while enabling the shellfish to be cooked, dried, and/or frozen in the bag. An apparatus adapted to perform the method is also disclosed.WO 2013/058667 PCT/NZ2012/000193 2/5 2 3 5 Figure 3 2 3 Figure 4