Seared oysters braised leeks and chili

3 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12Oysters; pemaquid or malpecques
2Leeks
1Red bell pepper
1Poblano pepper
1ounceOlive oil
1tablespoonSherry vinegar
2ouncesButter

Directions

Shuck all the oysters and remove from the shell. Do not discard the shell.

Slice the leeks and wash them very well. In a small saute pan sweat leeks until tender and keep them warm. Slice all the peppers very thinly in small strips, cook them with olive oil until tender and add the sherry vinegar.

Place the leeks in the bottom of the shell. Sear the oysters quickly in a very hot pan and put them on top of the leeks. Spoon the peppers on top of each oyster and serve. This recipe yields 3 servings.

Source: "CHEF DU JOUR - (Show # DJ-9389) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK" S(Formatted for MC5): "07-31-1999 by Joe Comiskey - joecomiskey@..."

Recipe by: Remi Lauvand

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