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12 Ways to Indulge in Oysters at Christmas

Tis’ the season to eat turkey, brussels sprouts, mince pies, and oysters. Yes, oysters. Oysters, one of the great celebration foods, really are the perfect Christmas food. In season during any month that has an ‘R’ in it, September to April, oysters spend the Summer fattening up their plump little selves for their long Winter’s hibernation making them sweeter and crisper than at any other point in the year during the chilly winter months.

Taking advantage of their succulence this time year, in many countries around the world oysters feature prominently in celebrations for Christmas and New Year’s. In France, between 50% and 70% of all oysters eaten are slurped up between these two holidays. While American custom associates piping hot oyster stew with Christmas Eve.

Exclusively for TheTaste, Chef and Food Stylist Johan van der Merwe, together with photographer Eugene Langan created 12 unique, delicious and beautiful ways to love your oysters at Christmas. A great way to offset all of the rich food we indulge in throughout the festive season, why not start your own Christmas oyster tradition.

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1) Galway Oyster with Apple, Preserved lemon and Cucumber
Dice an apple with preserved lemon and cucumber.

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2) Oyster and Mignonette
Mix 2 tbsp fine dice a shallot, ½ cup red wine vinegar and crushed black pepper.

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3) Native Oyster Pan Fried with Bacon and Chilli
Crisp bits of bacon, dice chilli in a pan, dust oysters with flour and fry for 30 sec each side.

Food Stylist : Johan van der Merwe

4) Naked Oyster
Chew oyster 2-3 times before you swallow – don’t gulp.

Food Stylist : Johan van der Merwe

5) Oysters and Tarragon
Dress with tarragon, black pepper and dash of tarragon vinegar.

Food Stylist : Johan van der Merwe

6) Oysters with Thai dressing and Lime
Mix 150 ml soy sauce, 1 chopped chilli, ginger and juice from 1 lime.

Food Stylist : Johan van der Merwe

7) Crumbed Oyster with Tartar Sauce
Flour, egg and panko crumb oysters, fry till crisp. Serve with tartar sauce.

Food Stylist : Johan van der Merwe

8) Oyster with Tabasco and Lemon Juice
Serve with a dash and a squeeze.

Food Stylist : Johan van der Merwe

9) Oyster in Stout Batter
120g pain flour, 1 egg and enough stout to make a batter, fry till crisp

Food Stylist : Johan van der Merwe

10) Oysters Grilled with Parsley and Capers
Blanch parsley and chop with capers, top oysters, add dash of cream and grill.

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11) Oysters with Wasabi Lime and Pickled Ginger
Dress oyster small bit of wasabi, ginger and serve with lime.

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12) Oyster with Watermelon and Cucumber
Top with diced cucumber and watermelon.

RECIPES BY JOHAN VAN DER MERWE

For more information on photographer Eugene Langan visit www.eugenelangan.com.

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