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Shiitake Steamed Oysters

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Shiitake Steamed Oysters

This recipe makes 12 pieces servings

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Nutritional Info

Per piece: about -
cal 12
pro 1 g
total fat 0 g
sat. fat 0 g
carb 1 g
fibre 0 g
chol 7 mg
sodium 74 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1
iron 7
vit A 1
vit C 1
folate 1

Steaming gives oysters a firm texture and keeps them juicy. This recipe can easily be doubled when steamed in batches.

Ingredients

  • 12  freshly shucked raw oysters, on the half shell (oyster liquor reserved)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp minced gingerroot
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps

Preparation

Divide 2 cups (500 mL) coarse salt between two 9-inch (23 cm) pie plates; place in 2 stackable steamer baskets. Set aside.

Strain 4 tsp (20 mL) liquor from oysters into bowl; mix in lime juice, soy sauce, ginger and green onions.

Nestle oysters into sa< spoon soy mixture over oysters. Sprinkle with mushrooms.

Cover and steam over wok or large skillet of boiling water until oysters are hot and mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes.

Source : Canadian Living Holiday Cookbook: Fall 2009

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