Chilli, Lime and Gin Marinated Oysters
Summer is the season for eating fresh oysters near the water. For casual occasions you can’t beat the old natural oyster with a squeeze of lemon. However if you’re entertaining you might want to spice things up a little. The fresh chilli and ice cold gin in this marinade should be more than enough to do the trick.
Chilli, Lime and Gin Marinated Oysters
Summer is the season for eating fresh oysters near the water. For casual occasions you can’t beat the old natural oyster with a squeeze of lemon. However if you’re entertaining you might want to spice things up a little. The fresh chilli and ice cold gin in this marinade should be more than enough to do the trick.
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 lid and shake vigorously.
- Take teaspoon and drizzle small amount over each oyster just before serving.
- For a more intense flavour; spoon over 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 seeds from the chilli before chopping, alternatively if it is too alcoholic hold back on half the gin.
Notes
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