Oysters à La Champagnoise
"Champagne is the perfect drink to serve with oysters, but also makes a great sauce for them."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
2-4
ingredients
- 12 oysters, opened
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 ounce unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄4 cups champagne
- 2 teaspoons tarragon, freshly chopped
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
directions
- Shuck the oysters open and set aside. Melt the unsalted butter in a frying pan and saute the shallots until soft. Whisk in the Champagne, sprinkle in the tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
- Boil till the liquid is reduced by half, then add the oysters to the pan and cook gently for two minutes.
- Spoon each oyster back into its shell. Increase the heat under the pan, and whisk in the cream. Ladle a spoonful of sauce over each oyster, garnish with more tarragon and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
