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Oysters with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Oysters with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Tangy passion fruit, a hint of cilantro, and the perfect kick of jalapeño meet briny, fresh oysters in this elegant dish. A refreshing and bold appetizer, perfect for when you want to impress with something light and unexpected.

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette:

• 3 fresh passion fruits (scoop out the pulp and seeds)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice
• 2 tablespoons oyster liquor (from the shucked oysters)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Pinch of salt

For the Oysters:

• 12 fresh oysters (shucked, keeping the liquor for the vinaigrette)
• 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced into rounds
• Fresh Coriander

Instructions

Prepare the Vinaigrette:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the passion fruit pulp, honey, lime juice, tangerine juice, oyster liquor, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the sweetness or acidity to taste.
  2. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Shuck the Oysters:

  1. Carefully shuck the oysters, keeping the liquor intact for the vinaigrette. Arrange the oysters on a bed of crushed ice or rock salt to keep them steady.

Assemble the Dish:

  1. Spoon about one teaspoon of the passion fruit vinaigrette over each oyster.
  2. Top each oyster with a thin slice of jalapeño for a touch of heat. Garnish with fresh Coriander

Serve:

Serve immediately, chilled, on a platter of crushed ice.

Tips:

• Balancing the Flavor: Add more honey to the vinaigrette if the passion fruit is too tart.
• Advanced Prep: The vinaigrette can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.