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Les du du SecretsVINAIGRE VINAIGRE VINAIGRE Oysters with
Soy Sauce and Balsamic Vinegar
A slightly acidic dressing of soy and balsamic with
green onion draws out the the subtle flavor of these oysters Les Difficulty
Prep time
Ingredients
5 minutes
Preparation
• Combine ingredients and spoon a a a a a small amount into each oyster • 24 shucked oysters • 4 tbsp (60 ml) balsamic vinegar • 4 tbsp (60 ml) soy sauce
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) lemon juice
• 1⁄2 red pepper
finely diced
• 2 green onions finely chopped
• Pinch of sugar
• Freshly ground black pepper
Different Varieties of Oysters Long Island in New York State is famous for its Blue Point oysters which have
a a a rounded end and a a a smooth meaty texture New Brunswick Canada cultivates BeauSoleil oysters oysters and Caraquet oysters oysters BeauSoleils are rounded or oblong and sand-free with
a a a a a delicate taste and and firm flesh while Caraquets are meatier with
a a fresh briny flavor Malpeque oysters from Prince Edward Island Canada are light-bodied and and saltier with
a a a silky texture PEI Raspberry Point oysters have
a a nicely rounded flavor with
a a sweet lingering finish South Lake oysters are known for their salty juicy meat 55