Oyster Recipes

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1 avocado; finely diced
• 10 tbsp cucumber; peeled, finely diced
• 2 spring onions; finely sliced
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 10 tbsp cucumber; finely diced
• 4 tbsp red onion; finely diced
• 4 tbsp mint leaves; finely chopped
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1/2 spring onion; finely chopped
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 10 tbsp cucumber; finely diced
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger; peeled, finely grated
• 2 spring onions; finely sliced
• 4 tbsp coriander leaves; finely chopped
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1 granny smith apple; peeled, finely diced
• 1 tbsp chives; finely sliced
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp white sugar

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1/4 bunch each of basil, parsley, sage, chives, thyme; finely chopped
• Any mix of fresh herbs
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• Squeeze of lemon

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1 pear; finely diced
• 1 granny smith apple; finely diced
• 8 tbsp parmesan cheese; finely grated
• 500ml apple juice; reduced to syrup

Method

Mix pear, apple and cheese together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of mix, and drizzle with apple juice.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1 tbsp pomegranate juice
• 3 tbsp champagne vinegar
• 1/2 spring onion; finely sliced
• 1 tsp white sugar

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1 spring onion; finely sliced
• 5 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 15 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1 medium red tomato; de-seeded, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp cucumber; peeled, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves; finely chopped
• 4 tbsp mirin
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tsp sesame oil

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place bowl in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce.

Serves 4 · Prep 10 mins + cook time

Ingredients

• 24 fresh oysters
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 cup (250ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (125ml) light cream
• 2 tbsp parsley; finely chopped
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (or Tabasco Red Pepper sauce)
• Salt and Pepper

Method

Shuck oysters and place oyster meat and liquor (the clear and filtered seawater found within the half shell) in a bowl and place in the fridge. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk and cream. When the milk and cream is hot, add the oyster meat and liquor, parsley, chilli flakes, and salt and pepper. Stir until combined, and heat for a few minutes but do not over cook the oysters. Spoon the soup into bowls, and serve with slices of sourdough bread.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins + cook time

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 3 tbsp butter; softened
• 1/4 red pepper; de-seeded, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves; finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (or Tabasco Red Pepper sauce)

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, and place in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of mix. Grill oysters 1-3 minutes or until edges of the oyster meat starts to curl.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins + cook time

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 1 & 1/2 cup blue cheese
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp butter; softened
• 1 tsp tarragon leaves; minced
• Splash of whisky

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, and place in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce. Grill oysters for 1-3 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and starts to brown.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins + cook time

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 4 tbsp butter; softened
• 1 tbsp fennel greens; finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds; ground
• 1 tbsp spring onions; minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, and place in the fridge. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce. Grill oysters for 1-3 minutes or until edges of the oyster meat starts to curl.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins + cook time

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic; minced
• 1 tbsp parsley; minced
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (or Tabasco Red Pepper sauce)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Heat small pan over medium heat. Add oil, butter and rest of ingredients. Stir until combined, then remove from heat. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce. Grill oysters for 1-3 minutes or until edges of the oyster meat starts to curl.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 15 mins + cook time

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 2 rashers smoked bacon, rindless; finely sliced
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Tabasco Red Pepper sauce

Method

Heat small pan over medium heat. Add vinegar, butter and sauces. Stir until combined, then remove from heat. Heat frying pan over medium heat. Add oil and fry bacon pieces until crispy. Shuck oysters. Top each oyster with a spoonful of sauce. Grill oysters for 1-2 minutes or until edges of the oyster meat starts to curl.

Serves 2-3 · Prep 10 mins + cook time

Ingredients

• 12 fresh oysters
• 6 tbsp plain flour
• 2 eggs; beaten
• 1 cup panko (breadcrumbs)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Shuck oysters and place oyster meat in a colander to drain. Place oyster shells aside. Pat oyster meat dry with a kitchen paper towel. Dust oyster meat with flour. Dip floured oyster meat in bowl of beaten eggs. Coat floured oyster meat with breadcrumbs. Heat frying pan over medium heat. Add oil and fry oyster meat until golden brown on one side, then turn oyster meat over do same on other side. Place fried oysters in oyster shells.