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Fiery Oysters with Tarragon Sauce

Steamed oysters spooned over with a sharp, sweet sauce of lime, tarragon vinegar, green chilli and red onion.

  • Serves 2
  • About 25 min
  • Starter

Method

  1. Put the sugar, lime juice and vinegar in a small pan and heat gently to dissolve the sugar.

  2. Take off the heat, add the chilli and onion and leave to cool.

  3. Lay the oysters in a metal steamer over a large pan of boiling water. Steam for 8–10 minutes over a medium heat until they start to open.

  4. Protecting your hands with a cloth, ease the shells open. Loosen the oyster from the shell with a knife, leaving it in the deeper half. Discard the flat top shells.

  5. Add any liquid from the oysters to the sauce, then spoon it over the oysters.

  6. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve immediately.

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