Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 dozen

wild oysters (large Rhode Island)

shucked

1 tbsp

butter

melted

2 unit

shallots

minced

3 cup

iceberg lettuce

fine julienne

1 cup

heavy cream

0.5 tbsp

light soy sauce

1 unit

fresh black truffle

minced

2 tbsp

scallions

superfine slivers

1 tbsp

ginger

superfine julienne

0.5 cup

canola oil

1 tbsp

white truffle oil

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

black pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat a steamer.

Step 2
~2 min

Shuck the oysters and loosen them from the bottom shell.

Step 3
~2 min

In a saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced shallots until softened.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the fine julienne of iceberg lettuce to the saucepan and stir until the lettuce begins to wilt and 'melt' into the butter and shallots.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6
~2 min

Allow the cream mixture to reduce by approximately 50 percent, stirring occasionally.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir in the light soy sauce and minced fresh black truffle.

Step 8
~2 min

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 9
~2 min

Remove the lettuce fondue from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 10
~2 min

Once the fondue is cool enough to handle, lift each shucked oyster and place approximately 1/2 tablespoon of the lettuce fondue mixture underneath each oyster.

Step 11
~2 min

Top each oyster with superfine slivers of scallions and ginger julienne.

Step 12
~2 min

Carefully place the oysters into the preheated steamer.

Step 13
~2 min

Steam the oysters vigorously for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are just cooked through and plump.

Step 14
~2 min

While the oysters are steaming, in a separate small saucepan, heat the canola oil and white truffle oil together until very hot but not smoking.

Step 15
~2 min

Remove the steamed oysters from the steamer and arrange them on a large platter lined with coarse salt.

Step 16
~2 min

Spoon the hot canola and truffle oil mixture evenly over each oyster.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve with suggested wine pairings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure oysters are very fresh.

Do not overcook the oysters, or they will become rubbery.

Serve immediately after spooning the hot oil to preserve the flavors and textures.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The lettuce fondue can be made ahead of time, but the oysters should be steamed and served immediately.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer at a formal dinner party.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the lettuce fondue.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Caviar
Foie Gras

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Luxury cuisine, often associated with fine dining.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

dinner party
special occasion
romantic dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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