Oysters 3 Ways Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1/2 tsp japanese soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp mirin
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• salmon eggs
• chives
• 2 rashers bacon
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
• 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp shallot (finely minced)
• 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Asian ---

2. 2

   Combine sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and mirin in a jug or bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Add vegetable oil, sesame oil, and ginger. Whisk again and use immediately over oysters, garnished with salmon eggs and chives.

4. 4

   --- Patrick ---

5. 5

   Preheat broiler to 400°F (200°C).

6. 6

   Cut bacon into fine strips. Fry over high heat until lightly golden and starting to crisp.

7. 7

   Combine tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco in a small bowl.

8. 8

   Place oysters on a tray lined with rock salt. Divide bacon evenly between oysters, top each with the sauce mixture.

9. 9

   Grill for 2 minutes or until sauce is bubbling.

10. 10

    Remove, sprinkle with parsley, and serve on fresh rock salt.

11. 11

    --- Shallot Vinegar (Mignonette) ---

12. 12

    Mix shallot, vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside for at least 2 hours to let flavours meld.

13. 13

    Spoon over oysters just before serving.