Steamed Oysters In Tomato Vinaigrette Served In Sake Cups Recipes

UNCLE BILL'S STEAMED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Shuck oysters carefully and save the shell.
• Arrange oysters in a half shell on a heat-resistant plate ready for steaming.
• Heat a small frying pan over medium heat.
• Add olive oil, garlic and grated ginger and cook until pale golden, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add brandy and ignite, shaking pan to mix; cook until alcohol is burned off, about 10 seconds.
• Spoon lemon juice equally on each oyster that are arranged in the half shell.
• Spoon chili sauce equally on each oyster.
• Top each oyster with the chopped green onions.
• Place plate of oysters in a steamer.
• Cover and let steam for 6 to 8 minutes or until oysters are done to your likeness.
• Serve immediately.
• If you buy oysters already shucked, then place them in egg cups that are used for poaching eggs, also use the pan that comes with the egg cup.
• Firstly, spray each egg cup with olive oil or a good cooking oil.
• Place one oyster in each cup.
• Proceed to prepare oysters as noted above.
• Add about 3 cups of water to the steaming pan and bring to boil.
• Place the cups into poaching tray and then into the steamer.
• Cover and let steam for about 8 minutes or until oysters are done to your likeness.

STEAMED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC TOPPING

Steps:

• arrange oysters in halfshell on a heat resistant plate ready for steamer.
• heat small skillet over medium heat, add oil, then the garlic and cook until pale golden, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
• please be very careful with the next step, only attempt if you confident in the kitchen behind the stove.
• add brandy and ignite, shaking pan to mix, cook until alcohol is burned off, about 15 seconds.
• spoon topping over each oyster. top with green onion.
• place plate of oysters in steamer. cover and steam for 5 minutes.
• serve immediately.

STEAMED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) oysters. Scrub remaining oysters in cold water, removing any barnacles with a dull paring knife.
• Place half of the oysters in a steamer with boiling water. Cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, removing oysters as they open. Discard any unopened oysters. Repeat with remaining oysters.
• Serve hot oysters in shells with butter.

ROASTED OR GRILLED WHOLE FISH WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Rinse fish with cool water and pat dry. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Season the cavity with salt and pepper. Tuck thyme, rosemary and parsley sprigs in cavity of each fish. Add fennel fronds, basil leaves and lemon slices. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of fish, then place on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Leave at room temperature. (May season and refrigerate fish up to 2 hours in advance. Bring to room temperature before cooking.) Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Make the vinaigrette: Put shallot in a small serving bowl. Add vinegar and a good pinch of salt. Leave to steep 5 minutes, then whisk in olive oil. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and spoon them into the olive oil mixture. Add basil and stir gently. Leave at room temperature.
• Place fish on top shelf of oven and roast, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish is firm when probed and flakes at the thickest part. Take from oven and let rest 5 minutes. To serve, use a small knife, soup spoon and spatula to remove top fillets. Pull spine away to reveal bottom fillets. Transfer fillets to a platter or individual plates. Spoon a little tomato vinaigrette over each portion and pass the rest at the table.
• Alternatively, if you are grilling the fish, prepare a bed of hot coals. Make sure the grill is cleaned with a wire brush and lightly oiled. Lay the fish directly on the grill and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Do not attempt to turn fish until the skin has browned and crisped or it will stick. Carefully turn fish and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes, until fish is firm when probed and flakes at the thickest part. To serve, proceed as in Step 3.

SAUTéED OYSTERS WITH WINE AND HERBS

Steps:

• To shuck the oysters, you need a clean kitchen towel and a short sharp knife with a good handle. The towel will protect your hand from the knife and will help you keep the oyster in place.
• Make sure all the oysters' shells are tightly closed. Inspect and discard any oyster that's open or that appears to be open. When in doubt, go the safe route and discard any suspicious oysters. Open oysters can harbor dangerous bacteria.
• With the help of a stiff brush, vigorously scrub the oysters under cold running water. This will help get rid of any debris or sand that might still be attached to their surface.
• Place the oyster on a towel, rounded side down. Holding the oyster in the towel, insert the tip of the oyster knife into the hinge, which is on the flat side of the oyster. Once the knife is in the hinge, firmly twist the knife. The oyster should easily pop open. Continue with the remaining oysters.
• Drain the juice of each oyster out into a small bowl. Scrape the oyster meat from the shells onto a plate.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until just softened, or about 4 minutes.
• Add the tarragon and wine, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add oysters to the pan and cook just long enough for them to curl at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Shake the pan from side to side to keep the oysters coated with the buttery sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Enjoy!