Easy Fresh Oysters Recipe
Oysters are served on the half-shell, their briny flavor complemented by the addition of lemon, chives and parsley. An exquisite gourmet starter recipe, this one really delivers on taste and sophistication.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 23 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Starter
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oysters on the half shell, juices reserved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 55g (2 oz) unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ kg (1 lb) rock salt
- A good handful of chives, chopped
- Handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Place the oysters on a bed of salt in a heatproof shallow dish.
- Chill until ready to cook.
- Melt the butter.
- Add the vinegar.
- Bring to a boil and reduce until the sauce is like syrup.
- Stir in the lemon juice, oyster juices and chopped chives.
- Divide this mixture between the oysters and put the dish under the broiler (grill in UK) for a couple of minutes.
- Scatter some chopped parsley over the oysters and serve right away.
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