Preparing Oysters
Prepare oysters with Spoonsparrow: For this recipe you only need a few ingredients – for maximum enjoyment!
Ingredients
- 12 oysters
- 30 g finely grated white bread
- 50 g chopped herbs (parsley, tarragon, chervil)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Pepper (freshly ground)
- Lemon juice
- coarse Sea salt
Instructions
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1.
Wash and open the oysters. Hold each oyster with the convex side down in a kitchen towel, puncture the hinge with an oyster knife and twist to open. Cut off the upper muscle attachment from the shell, remove the top shell, then cut off the lower muscle attachment from the shell. Collect the oyster liquid and release the oysters from their shells using the muscle attachments.
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2.
Strain the oyster liquid through a fine sieve and set aside.
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3.
Clean the deep oyster shells.
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4.
Whisk together olive oil, oyster liquid, and lemon juice; season with pepper.
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5.
Return the oysters to their shells, sprinkle chopped herbs and garlic over them, dust with finely grated white bread, and drizzle the sauce on top.
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6.
Sprinkle a thick layer of sea salt on a baking sheet and place the oysters on it.
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7.
Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
