Day 2: Sauvignon Blanc + Oysters
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This Christmas we want to share with you some of our favourite recipes to help you plan your special celebrations or make those last minute catch ups a little easier to plan!
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Paired with Oysters with Macerated Lemon
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Ingredients
2 lemons, peeled, remaining pith removed, segmented, finely chopped, plus juice of 1/2 a lemon, plus extra lemon wedges to serve
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp caster sugar
1/2 bunch oregano, leaves picked
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
16 freshly shucked oysters
Rock salt, to serve
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp caster sugar
1/2 bunch oregano, leaves picked
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
16 freshly shucked oysters
Rock salt, to serve
Method
1.
To make macerated lemon, combine segmented lemon, garlic, sugar, half the oregano and 1 tbs oil in a bowl. Cover and stand for 6 hours or overnight to macerate.
2.
When ready to serve, using a mortar and pestle, pound a pinch of salt flakes and remaining oregano to a paste. Stir through lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup (60ml) oil.
3.
Arrange oysters on a rock-salt-covered platter and drizzle with a little oregano oil and macerated lemon. Serve immediately with remaining macerated lemon, oregano oil and extra lemon wedges.
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