Achieve that glamorous cocktail party atmosphere at home by serving up a beautiful platter of oysters at your next do. Shuck your oysters and display their gorgeous shells on a bed of ice for everyday extravagance with minimal effort. So, whether you prefer them steamed, fried or raw, our easy recipes for oysters will instantly give your next feast a gourmet touch.
Oysters with cucumber and shallot salad
You can use white balsamic vinegar instead of the champagne vinegar. Chervil is a delicately flavoured herb with anise overtones and a soft feathery texture. You can use coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley instead. Note
Oysters with pickled lemon
Oysters always make a wonderful starter or shared platter for parties, try serving up half natural and half dressed with our pickled lemon dressing.
Oysters with two dressings
These fresh and fragrant dressings match up with oysters beautifully. Indeed, any remaining dressing can be served over grilled fish, or prawns, if you like.
Oysters with mango and chilli
Rinsing and drying the shells will remove the natural salty oyster juices. You may wish to keep them as this is what gives oysters their distinct taste. Simply scrape between the oyster and the shell with a small knife, which loosens the oyster and makes it easier to eat. Note
Oysters with chilli and ginger dressing
Fresh and full of flavour – oysters with chilli and ginger dressing. The perfect summer meal.
Asian oysters
This beautiful dish is a great starter to impress at your next dinner party.
Oysters with mirin and cucumber
Spice up a platter of plump oysters with cucumber and piquant mirin dressing.
Oyster & saffron soup
You can substitute ½ teaspoon ground turmeric for the saffron to achieve the right colour. Note
Oysters with mirin and wasabi
Fire up your oysters with a shot of mirin and fierce wasabe. Finely chopped cucumber adds a cool edge to this spicy little concoction. Great as a starter, or for handing round a platter with a difference at a party.
Oysters with lime dressing
Dress up these fresh oysters with a citrus zing and, for a real Thai flavour, an added chilli burst sure to have guests reaching for more.
Oysters with spicy dressing
These spicy oysters are sure to win over your guests at a barbeque or cocktail party. You can make the spicy dressing in the morning and dress the oysters just prior to serving.
Steamed oysters
Shaoxing wine is available from Asian food stores. Note
Gazpacho with oysters
Each of these four recipes makes 24 shooters so you need a minimum 24 (40ml) shot glasses. Note
Oysters with lime and coriander
Bright, light and fresh, these lime and coriander oysters make a great starter or shared platter for a party.
Oysters with two dressings
These fresh and fragrant dressings match up with oysters beautifully. Indeed, any remaining dressing can be served over grilled fish, or prawns, if you like.
Gazpacho with oysters
Each of these four recipes makes 24 shooters so you need a minimum 24 (40ml) shot glasses. Note
