Half-cooked Wild Oysters with Apple Jelly Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12-15 fresh wild oysters
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. First, prepare the apple jelly. In a small saucepan, heat the apple juice over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
2. Add the unflavored gelatin to the apple juice and whisk well until it dissolves completely.
3. Add the soy sauce to the mixture and whisk well.
4. Allow the mixture to cool and then refrigerate it for an hour or until it becomes firm.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the oysters. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
6. Wash the oysters and shuck them carefully, keep the oysters separate from their shells and use a knife to detach them from the muscle.
7. In a mixing bowl, add the oysters and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Arrange the oysters in a baking dish and bake them in the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes or until they are partially cooked and their edges have started to curl up.
9. Remove the oysters from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
10. Using a teaspoon, drop a dollop of apple jelly on each oyster.
11. Return the oysters to the oven and bake for a further 2-3 minutes or until the apple jelly is slightly melted and the edges of the oysters are nicely browned.
12. Serve the half-cooked wild oysters with apple jelly immediately.

Verdict:

These half-cooked wild oysters with apple jelly are a delightful appetizer or a main dish for any seafood lover. The combination of the rich and flavor-packed oysters with the sweet and tangy apple jelly is perfect and well-balanced. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for impressing your guests.

Serving Suggestions:

These half-cooked wild oysters with apple jelly are best served hot, straight from the oven. You can simply plate them on a serving dish or on individual plates. Garnish with some fresh parsley or some chopped scallions to add some color and flavor. These oysters can be served as an appetizer or a main course, accompanied by some steamed vegetables or a light salad for a perfect meal.