Pepper Oysters
OtherVegetarianIntermediate3 min
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 4 each doz. oysters, shucked (save liquor)
- 1 each T. or more lime juice
- 2 each T. olive oil
- 2 each tsp. whole peppercorns
- 1 each bay leaf
- 6 each cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
Heat oyster liquor to simmering.
- 2
Add oysters and poach 2-3 minutes until edges start to curl.
- 3
Drain oysters; reserve broth.
- 4
Pound peppercorns, salt, and garlic together.
- 5
Add lime juice and sufficient reserved broth (3-4 tablespoons) to make paste.
- 6
Heat olive oil, add bay leaf and peppercorn mixture.
- 7
Cook 3 minutes at high heat, while stirring.
- 8
Remove pan from heat and add oysters.
- 9
Cool and refrigerate at least overnight.
- 10
Serve at room temperature.
- 11
May be stored in refrigerator for several days before serving.
Tags
god-bless-texasother
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