Oyster And Vegetable Salad Recipe Video

Virginia oysters are famous for their good taste, as is Virginia spinach. Chef John Maxwell combines both for a terrific treat.

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

For the dressing
 Crisp bacon2 Ounce, diced
 Shallots2 Tablespoon, minced
 Chicken stock1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Apple cider vinegar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon, dissolved in 3 tbsp chicken stock
 Brown sugar2 Tablespoon
 Dijon mustard1 Tablespoon
For the oysters
 Oyster10
 Flour1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Salt and pepper1 Teaspoon (to taste)
For the salad
 Spinach leaves1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), washed and dried
 Mushroom1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), sliced
 Bacon strips8 , cooked and chopped
 Asparagus6 , peeled, trimmed and blanched
 Eggs4 Large, hard boiled, peeled and diced
 Red onion1⁄2 Large, sliced into thin rings
 Tomatoes2 Cup (32 tbs), cut into wedges

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 573 Calories from Fat 163

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18 g28%

Saturated Fat 5.7 g28.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 278.2 mg92.7%

Sodium 1033.6 mg43.1%

Total Carbohydrates 70 g23.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g17.9%

Sugars 16.4 g

Protein 30 g59.3%

Vitamin A 40.7% Vitamin C 46.1%

Calcium 7.8% Iron 55.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. For the bacon dressing: In a saute pan on medium high, saute the garlic and onions until soft.
2. Pour in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the cornstarch slurry and mix well. Cook this until the sauce thickens.
4. Stirring continuously, pour in the chicken stock and cook for about 2 minutes. Switch off the heat, let it cool for few minutes.
5. Stir in the dijon mustard and mix until well combined and set aside.
6. For the oysters: In a bowl, add and combine flour, salt and pepper to taste for the dredging.
7. Take the oysters one at a time and coat it well with the flour mixture. Repeat this step for the oysters and set aside.
8. In a wide bottomed pan, melt butter and pan fry the flour coated oysters and fry on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

SERVING
9. In a serving plate, combine all the vegetables and bacon strips for the salad and place the pan fried oysters on it. Serve hot drizzled with the bacon dressing.

Editors Review

Do you want to prepare a simple and easy recipe using oysters? Join Chef John Maxwell in this video as he combines crispy fried oysters and spinach with a sweet and sour dressing for a terrific treat. Surely this outstanding video is a must watch!
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