‘Tis the Season for Oysters
The most delicious time of year is right around the corner, and we are already dreaming up this year’s holiday menu. Naturally, the star of the show in our hearts and homes is always nature’s most delectable bivalve, Sanctuary Oysters. From apps to impress to side dishes to swoon for, oysters are our go to all season long when it comes to entertaining and feeding our friends and family. Need some inspiration for your own celebration? Read on for tasty tips for each and every occasion.
Thanksgiving
Oyster Stuffing with Fennel, Tarragon, and Sausage by Daniel Gritzer of Serious Eats
While turkey may be the star of the show on Thanksgiving Day, we are thankful for the dish commonly stuffed inside. Oyster Stuffing is a holiday classic and must on the Thanksgiving table. The oysters impart a briny and savory flavor profile to the carbalicious classic. Pro tip, be sure to include the oyster liquor as well as the oysters in the stuffing for maximum flavor.
Christmas Eve
Oyster Stew by Brenda Score of A Farmgirl Dabbles
Oyster stew is a seasonal dish that dates back to the mid-1800s. Oysters were commonly consumed during the cooler months in the midwestern and southern United States as weather made it so they could more safely be transported to towns and states not immediately on the coast. Additionally, immigrants from Ireland who brought with them strict traditions often abstained from eating meat on Christmas Eve making oysters and other seafood a welcome substitute for protein. A simple but savory dish, oysters are paired with warm milk, butter, herbs and spices. Pro tip, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a modern kick of heat and flavor.
Christmas Day
Baked Oysters by Shawn Williams of Kitchen Swagger
With all the busyness of mixing, mingling, carol singing and gift giving, we like our Christmas Day dishes to be simple yet satisfying enough to fuel us through the day’s festivities. Baked oysters can be whipped up between holiday activities or while catching up with the cousins in the kitchen and are so scrumptious your Christmas crew will be roshamboing for the last one. Pro tip, serve with a crisp white wine or sparkling to balance out the rich flavor profile.
New Year’s Eve
Oysters Mignonette by Bon Appétit
5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy almost New Year! The final celebration of the year calls for a classic and there is no preparation more timeless than Oysters + Mignonette. Simple, delicious, timeless. Pro tip, to match the spirit of the occasion, pair with a festive sparkling wine. The carbonated, crisp beverage compliments the briny nature of the mollusk and cuts through the creaminess.
Which recipes do you plan on trying this holiday season? If you have any questions before or after preparing these dishes, feel free to send us an email at info@solazul.com.mx.