Oyster recipes
Oysters: an aphrodisiac?
It has been
supposed for centuries that oysters are good for the libido.
The 18th century Casanova, who claimed he had seduced 122 women,
ate 50 raw oysters for breakfast. Casanova seems to have had
the right idea. American and Italian scientists have discovered
that oysters and other bivalve molluscs such as mussels and clams
contain two rare amino acids which stimulate the production of
sex hormones.
The research team was led by George Fisher, professor
of chemistry at Barry University, Miami. The research results
were presented in March 2005 at the annual meeting of the American
Chemical Society in San Diego. The results of scientific research
have never been so eagerly awaited….
Finally another tip: according to Fisher, the effect is greatest
in spring. Furthermore, oysters are best eaten raw.
How to eat them?
Oysters, particularly the flat Zeeland oyster,
are delicious raw with a little lemon juice, some red wine vinegar
and a finely chopped shallot with a drop of Tabasco - or just
as they are.
For those who are prepared to put in a little more effort, here
is a delicious recipe.
Oysters au gratin
Ingredients
• 24 oysters
(creuses)
• 2 shallots
• 75 g soft butter
• freshly chopped parsley
• breadcrumbs
• pepper
Open the oysters. Collect the oyster liquid (two dessertspoons).
Remove the meat from the shell. Mix the butter, finely chopped
shallots, parsley, pepper and two dessertspoons of the oyster
liquid. Return the oysters to the lower shell. Top with a dessertspoon
of the buttery sauce and scatter with breadcrumbs. Flash under
the grill for a few minutes. |
