Marinated Oysters with Chili, Lime and Gin
Summer is the season for lounging by the sea and eating fresh oysters. For casual occasions you can’t beat a simple oyster with a squeeze of lemon.
However, for entertaining, you might want to spice things up a little. The fresh chili and ice cold gin in this marinade should be more than enough to do the trick.
Enjoy this delicious marinated oysters dish.
Marinated Oysters with Chili, Lime and Gin
Ingredients
- 1 lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest finely grated
- 1 shot gin
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 red birds eye chillis
- 2 dozen Sydney rock oysters
Instructions
- Place all the above ingredients in a jar, cover with a lid and shake vigorously.
- Take a teaspoon and drizzle small amounts of the marinade over each oyster just before serving.
- For a more intense flavor; spoon over the oysters one hour before serving.
- Note that this recipe is intended to have a fair bit of kick. If it is too spicy, remove the chili seeds before chopping. And if you feel there's a little too much alcohol, hold back on half the gin.
Notes
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