So Simple. So Tasty. The 12 Oysters of Christmas.

A very happy Christmas to you and a joyous New Year. 

Here are the '12 Oysters for Christmas' recipes. 

So simple. So tasty.

1. Au Naturel:

Just as it says. Open that oyster and slurp it down. A squirt of lemon if you wish. And followed by a glass of stout. Such a great combination.

2. Finely diced watermelon and cucumber. Sprinkle on oyster. Eat.

3. Blanche and finely chop parsley with capers. Add a dash of cream and grill.

4. Tabasco & Lemon. So simple. A dash of Tabasco and a squeeze of lemon.

5. Stout Batter Oyster. A tad more effort but worth it. 120g plain flour, 1 egg and enough stout to make pasty batter. Dip oyster flesh in batter and fry till crispy gold.

6. Japanese Sushi Style. Dress the oyster with pickled ginger and a spot of wasabi and a squeeze of lime.

7. Mix chopped fresh tarragon with crushed black pepper and a dash of tarragon vinegar.

8. Spicey! Mix soy sauce with one chopped chilli and ginger with a squirt of lime juice.

9. Dice preserved lemon rind with apple and cucumber. Now there's a taste bomb.

10. The Classic Oyster Mignonette. Finely chopped shallot with red wine vinegar and black pepper.

11. Fry crisp bacon pieces and chilli in a pan. Dust the oyster flesh with flour and fry for 30 sec. each side. Serve in the shell.

12. Dip the oyster flesh in a batter(see above) and roll in breadcrumbs. Serve in shell with tartar sauce.

Lovely Food Styling by Johan van der Merwe.

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