Creamy Crunchy Oysters

 

  • 8 x fresh oysters, shucked
  • 15g (half an oz) butter
  • 1 x shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 x 5ml spoon (1 teaspoon) fresh chopped chervil or parsley
  • 150ml (5 fl oz) double cream
  • salt and black pepper
  • 30g (1oz) Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) breadcrumbs

Serves: 2

Prep: 5min  ›  Cook: 7min

1. Preheat the grill

2. Arrange the oysters in the bottom half of the shells and place on a baking sheet.

3. Melt the butter in a small pan and add the shallot and cook until soft.

4. Stir in the chervil, cream and seasoning to taste.

5. Place a spoonful of the sauce on top of each oyster and sprinkle with the cheese and breadcrumbs.

6. Grill until golden brown.

Serve with a watercress salad and crusty bread.

Recipe and image supplied by Fish is the Dish (a Seafish initiative): http://www.fishisthedish.co.uk

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