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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (120g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 135
Calories from Fat 41 (30%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 4.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 50mg 16%
Sodium 108mg 4%
Potassium 210mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 10.1g 20%

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Steamed Oysters With Garlic Topping

Recipe #384113 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note
daisygrl64

By: daisygrl64
Aug 4, 2009

Here's a simple way to capture the freshness of oysters or other shell-fish. If you use smaller oyster, you may wish to increase their number and shorten the cooking time. A Stephen Wong Recipe.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 8 large oysters, shucked and left on halfshell (retain oyster liquid in shells)
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/4 cup garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    arrange oysters in halfshell on a heat resistant plate ready for steamer.
  2. 2
    heat small skillet over medium heat, add oil, then the garlic and cook until pale golden, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3
    please be very careful with the next step, only attempt if you confident in the kitchen behind the stove.
  4. 4
    add brandy and ignite, shaking pan to mix, cook until alcohol is burned off, about 15 seconds.
  5. 5
    spoon topping over each oyster. top with green onion.
  6. 6
    place plate of oysters in steamer. cover and steam for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    serve immediately.

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