Local Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Oysters

   Shuck the oysters and keep them on the half shell. Arrange on a platter over a bed of crushed ice.

2. 2

   Make the Mousseline

   In a sauté pan, cook the tasso ham until crispy and set aside. In the same pan, wilt the fresh spinach, then combine with the tasso in a bowl.

3. 3

   Blend the Ingredients

   Add the heavy cream, egg whites, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the spinach and tasso mixture. Blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Prepare for Steaming

   Spoon the mousseline mixture onto each shucked oyster. Arrange them in a steamer basket.

5. 5

   Steam the Oysters

   Steam the oysters for about 8-10 minutes, or until the mousseline is set and slightly firm.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the oysters from the steamer and serve immediately on the platter over ice.