Grilled Oysters
Having oysters is one of the best, most expensive and romantic dish, if you are out on a date. Having such a dish is quite a delight especially if you haven`t planned anything for your valentines day. Impress your loved ones with this grilled oysters with herb chevre and parma ham recipe. This lovely grilled oysters recipe is just the simple and perfect dish makable by both newbies and pro on the kitchen floor, it is also mind blowingly delicious. This grilled oysters with herb chevre and parma ham is perfect for seafood / oysters lovers of all ages. This dish can be enjoyed on its own as well as with any meal (e.g. your healthy lunch meal), goes best with any type of salad as side dish.
Ingredients:
Oysters:
- 12 oysters, shucked (see below)
Herb Chevre:
- 5 1/2 ounces soft chevre
- 3 tablespoons mixed herbs, finely chopped (chives, tarragon, dill and chervil)
- freshly ground pepper
Parma H am:
- 6 slices of Parma ham
To Serve:
- 12 sprigs of chervil
Directions:
Herb Chevre:
- Mix the chevre, herbs and pepper together until well combined .
Oysters:
- Open the oysters and discard the top shell and pour off the juices,
- detach the oyster from the shell by cutting the mussel carefully without damaging the oyster.
- Place a generous teaspoonful of chevre on each oyster.
- Wrap the oyster and in the Parma, sealing in the cheese.
To Cook:
- Preheat a grill on a high setting.
- Place the oysters on a baking tray.
- Place the oysters under the grill and cook them for 3-5 minutes so that the oysters are just opaque and the Parma is not dry.
To Serve:
- Place 6 oysters on each plate and garnish each one with chervil springs.
- Serve hot.
Shucking an Oyster:
- Place an oyster one hand with a thick tea towel and insert an oyster knife or small sharp knife in the hinge of the shell and twist it to open it,
- then work your knife around the edge to pry it open.
Enjoy!
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