Festive Oyster Duo

Festive Oyster Duo

Perfect for an aperitif, this duo of hot and cold oysters is sure to please everyone!

Ingredients

oysters and festive mignonnette sauce
  • For 24 oysters
  • 1 c. rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. minced shallots
  • 2 tbsp. finely diced jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 3 tbsp. chopped cilantro

 

oysters au gratin
  • For 24 oysters
  • 1/3 c. finely grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1 tbsp. panko
  • Sriracha sauce (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chopped chives

Preparation

oysters and festive mignonnette sauce
  1. Open each oyster and detach the flesh, leaving it in the shell. Set aside.
  2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Sprinkle a few drops of the mignonette over each oyster.
  4. Enjoy!

 

oysters au gratin
  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Open each oyster and detach the flesh, leaving it in the shell
  3. Set each oyster over each hole in a muffin tin to prepare and broil them.
  4. Sprinkle 2 to 3 drops of sriracha sauce onto each oyster (to taste), then a pinch of Gruyere and a pinch of panko.
  5. Broil the oysters until the cheese is grilled, about 5 or 6 minutes (or up to 8 minutes for larger oysters). Remove from the oven once the cheese has browned.
  6. Garnish with fresh chopped chives.
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
8 minutes
Servings
48 oysters
Category
Appetizers
Recipe by
Montreal's Public Markets