Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
20 unit

oysters

shucked

1 unit

carrot

julienned

1 unit

leek

julienned

2 unit

snow peas

julienned

8 ounce

fresh leaf spinach

blanched

3 unit

shallots

sliced

1 glass

white wine

1 ounce

cream

2 tbsp

butter

cubed

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

pepper

freshly ground

0.5 cup

heavy cream

2 ounce

champagne

1 clove

garlic

minced

2 ounce

prosciutto

julienned

Step 1
~2 min

Shuck the oysters and reserve the juice.

Step 2
~2 min

Wash the oyster shells thoroughly.

Step 3
~2 min

Cut the carrot, leek, and snow peas into thin strips (julienne).

Step 4
~2 min

Steam the julienned vegetables until tender-crisp and set aside.

Step 5
~2 min

Blanch the spinach briefly and set aside.

Step 6
~2 min

Finely dice the shallots.

Step 7
~2 min

In a saucepan, combine the diced shallots and white wine.

Step 8
~2 min

Reduce the wine until only about 1 tablespoon of liquid remains.

Step 9
~2 min

Add the cream to the reduced shallot mixture and reduce for about 30 seconds.

Step 10
~2 min

Whisk in the butter, a few cubes at a time, until the sauce is emulsified.

Step 11
~2 min

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 12
~2 min

Set the shallot-butter sauce aside.

Step 13
~2 min

Heat a sauteuse or similar pan over medium heat.

Step 14
~2 min

Pour in the heavy cream, reserved oyster juice, champagne, and a clove of minced garlic.

Step 15
~2 min

Add the shucked oysters and julienned prosciutto to the pan.

Step 16
~2 min

Poach the oysters for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are just cooked through.

Step 17
~2 min

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the shallot-butter sauce.

Step 18
~2 min

Spoon the mixture into the cleaned oyster shells.

Step 19
~2 min

Top each oyster with a small amount of blanched spinach.

Step 20
~2 min

Place the poached oyster on top of the spinach.

Step 21
~2 min

Arrange a small pile of the steamed julienned vegetables on each oyster.

Step 22
~2 min

Serve the oysters on a bed of blanched seaweed or mixed peppercorns.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure oysters are very fresh.

Do not overcook the oysters; they should be just cooked through.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead, but the oysters should be poached just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (seafood and wine)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after poaching.

Accompany with a crisp white wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread for dipping
Lemon wedges

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

A dish often associated with special occasions and fine dining.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Celebration
Romantic dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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