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Oysters in Chive Sauce Recipe
Victoria Haneveer

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Starter
Cuisine: British
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
 

  • 4 oysters on the half shell, juices reserved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 55 g (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

Method
 

  1. Place the oysters on a bed of salt in a heatproof shallow dish.
  2. Chill until ready to cook.
  3. Melt the butter.
  4. Add the vinegar.
  5. Bring to a boil and reduce until the sauce is like syrup.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice, oyster juices and chopped chives.
  7. Divide this mixture between the oysters and put the dish under the broiler (grill in UK) for a couple of minutes.
  8. Scatter some chopped parsley over the oysters and serve right away.