Oyster Twist Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Onion1 , julienned
 2 medium or 4 baby leeks, thinly sliced
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 6 finger (baby long whites) or Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), mashed
 Chicken stock1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Such as chardonnay2 Tablespoon
 Cream1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Tarragon leaves1 Teaspoon, chopped
 Cayenne pepper1 Pinch
 Salt1 Pinch
 Oysters12 , shucked

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onions and leeks in butter over medium heat until very soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
Add potatoes and saute another 5 minutes.
Add chicken stock and wine and simmer until the potatoes begin to soften, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Add cream or half-and-half, lemon juice, tarragon, cayenne pepper, and salt and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Add oysters and their liquid and cook until the oysters are plump, no more than 5 minutes.
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