Sweet and Sour Oysters
Courtesy of UK Seafish Authority 2 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 3 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 8 fresh oysters, shucked |
| 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil |
| 1 clove garlic, crushed |
| 1 in. stalk lemon grass |
| 1 in. piece root ginger, chopped |
| 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh red chili |
| 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint |
| 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice |
| 1 Tbsp. soft brown sugar |
| chopped parsley, to garnish |
Directions:
1. Drain oyster juices into a measuring cup and add water to make 5 oz. Place liquid and oysters in a bowl, reserving the lower half of the shells.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic, lemon grass, ginger and chili and cook for 2 min. until soft. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint and lemon juice.
3. Microwave the oysters for one min. on High power. Place each oyster back into a shell.
4. Place a little of the mixture from the pan on top of each oyster and sprinkle with brown sugar. Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve while still warm.
* Courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority www.seafish.org
"From sea to plate, Seafish delivers expert knowledge, skills and support which help the UK seafood industry secure a sustainable and profitable future."
