Asian Oysters

These Asian-style oysters will be gone in a slurp, sharply flavoured with lime juice, fish sauce, chilli and more. Serve with a half shell or simply place them on ceramic Chinese spoons to complete the ensemble.

Yield: Makes 24
Prep Time: 70 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Difficulty Level: 1/5

Ingredients

• 24 oysters, on the half shell
• ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tsps white sugar
• 2 tbsps coconut cream
• 1 baby brown onion, sliced thinly
• 1 fresh long red chilli, sliced thinly
• 2 tbsps each finely chopped fresh coriander and mint

Steps

01. Remove oysters from shells; discard shells.

02. Combine oysters in medium bowl with juice, sauce and sugar; cover, refrigerate 1 hr. Stir in coconut cream.

03. Combine onion, chilli and herbs in small bowl.

Place Chinese spoons on serving platter. Place 1 un-drained oyster on each spoon; top with herb mixture.

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