Shigoku Oysters on the Half Shell with Accompaniments Recipe

Name: Shigoku Oysters on the Half Shell with Accompaniments
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 fresh Shigoku oysters, top shells removed; Freshly cracked pepper; Juice of 3 Meyer lemons (about 1/2 cup); Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 1 cup champagne or other good-quality white vinegar; 1 cup finely diced yellow beets; Minced chives, for sprinkling; 1/2 lemon; 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and very finely diced; 1-inch piece fresh horseradish

Servings: persons

24 fresh Shigoku oysters, top shells removed
Freshly cracked pepper
Juice of 3 Meyer lemons (about 1/2 cup)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup champagne or other good-quality white vinegar
1 cup finely diced yellow beets
Minced chives, for sprinkling
1/2 lemon
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and very finely diced
1-inch piece fresh horseradish

1
Place the oysters on a bed of crushed ice.
2
To make the lemon ice, add 2 twists of the pepper mill to the lemon juice and pour into a wide, flat dish that you can put in the freezer.
3
A wide soup bowl or a glass or ceramic pie plate would work just fine.
4
Freeze until hard, about 4 hours or overnight.
5
Using the tines of a fork, scrape across the surface to create a fluffy, light lemon ice.
6
Reserve in the freezer.
7
(Its good to do this well in advancea couple of days would be fine.)
8
To serve, top each oyster with about 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon ice.
9
Drizzle with a tiny bit of the finest olive oil.
10
To make the pickled beets, bring the vinegar JUST to a boil.
11
Remove from the heat and add the beets.
12
Pour into a heatproof container and place in the refrigerator to cool.
13
When ready to serve, top each oyster with 1/2 teaspoon of the pickled beets and a little liquid.
14
Sprinkle with the chives.
15
To make the apple and horseradish accompaniment, squeeze the lemon over the diced apple and set aside.
16
When ready to serve, spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture on top of each oyster.
17
Grate a fine shower of fresh horseradish over the top of each.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 fresh Shigoku oysters, top shells removed, Freshly cracked pepper, Juice of 3 Meyer lemons (about 1/2 cup), Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Shigoku Oysters on the Half Shell with Accompaniments falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shigoku Oysters on the Half Shell with Accompaniments

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