Date Night Dinner at Home: A Romantic Oyster Recipe

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Most people think having a fancy dinner out is the only way to make this day special. However, at Sanctuary Oysters we believe that cooking with your sweetheart at home is as romantic as it gets. Doing this activity together helps you connect on an intimate level, be creative and strengthens your bond. So put your aprons on, gather your ingredients and get ready to put a delicious meal together.

Romantic Oyster Recipe #1 - Decadent luxury

Nothing screams romance and luxury more than caviar, oysters and sparkling wine! Indulge in ice cold oysters topped with sparkling wine, a drop of lemon, caviar and cool sour cream. You’ll need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

12 Sanctuary Oysters

1 Bottle of dry Sparkling Wine or Champagne

12 tsp of Pacific Sturgeon Caviar

6 tsp of good sour cream

Juice of 1 lemon

Finely chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1.     Shuck 12 Sanctuary Oysters and put on ice.

2.     Pop open your favorite bubbly – the drier the better. Pour 1/2 tsp on each of oysters.

3.     Add a drop of lemon juice.

4.     Top each oyster with ½ tsp of sour cream and 1 tsp of caviar. Hint: Place caviar on the oyster meat, out of the juices. The wine and liquid can cause the caviar to separate.

5.     Garnish with chives if you wish.

6.     Indulge!

Romantic Oyster Recipe #2 - Spice and Sparkle

A spicy sauce paired with fresh oysters is exactly what you need. This special mignonette will ignite your taste buds. It’s a very simple recipe but don’t underestimate its deliciousness. All you need are the following ingredients:

Ingredients for the mignonette:

¾ cup of Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava or German Sekt – medium dry recommended

½ cup of seasoned rice vinegar

1 tbsp freshly ground pink peppercorns

1 tbsp Raspberry Vinegar

1 shallot, finely chopped

Directions:

1.     1.Combine all ingredients in a cruet or medium bowl and let infuse for 30 minutes before serving.

2.     Top shucked oysters with 1 or 2 tsp of mignonette and enjoy!

Romantic Oyster Recipe #3 - Latin Lover Oysters

Of course, we saved the best for last! Craving something strong, daring and a little dangerous? Try these drunken oysters with tequila, lime and chipotle chile liquid. All you need are the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

12 Sanctuary Oysters

12 tsp of Good Silver Tequila

6 tsp of lime juice

Adobo sauce of 1 can of chipotle chile to taste

Directions:

1.     Shuck the oysters and place on a bed of ice.

2.     Top each of the oysters with 1 tsp of tequila, ½ tsp of lime juice and a few drops of the adobo sauce and savor immediately. Ole!

Need a batch of our fresh Sanctuary Oysters to make these delicious recipes? Contact us at info@solazul.com.mx.