For the Love of Oysters - Recipes to spice up your Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air this month and we have got one thing on our mind... oysters! One of the most perfect foods for Valentine's Day, oysters have been adored throughout history and enjoyed as a romantic and special occasion dish for hundreds of years. Whether dining with your number one sweetie or with your most favorite group of friends and family, Sanctuary Oysters deserve a special spot on your Valentine’s Day menu this year! So, what better time to share a few oyster recipes?
Sautéed Oysters with Wine and Herbs
By Diana Rattray of Spruce Eats
Sometimes the simplest preparations are the most delectable! This recipe for sautéed oysters with wine and herbs imparts the perfect amount of ingredient accompaniment to let the slightly sweet, natural flavor of Sanctuary Oysters shine. Bonus: with a quick preparation of just 30 minutes, you will have more time to spend enjoying the evening with your loved one!
Oysters with Mignonette, Crème Fraiche and Rhubarb
By Michelin-starred chef, Skye Gyngell via delicious.
Our oysters may not be from “down under”, but that does not mean we can’t appreciate a good Aussie recipe! The clean, briny taste of Sanctuary Oysters pairs perfectly with the flavorful mignonette and we love the addition of rhubarb and amaranth leaves to add a pop of festive color as well as complementary texture and flavor. Tip: eschalot is the Australian term for shallots or petite spring onions.
By Food52
Sometimes the best recipe is one so well loved that you know it by heart. Looking for an oyster recipe to fill that spot in your life? Look no further than one of the most well-known cooked oyster preparations of all time. Created at the turn of the twentieth century by renowned chef Jules Alciatore of Antoine’s in New Orleans, Alciatore kept the much-loved recipe for Oysters Rockefeller a closely guarded secret but that did not stop numerous copycat versions from coming to fruition throughout the years. Tip: the deep cups of Sanctuary Oysters are perfect for capturing both the natural liquor of the oyster and the delectable green sauce + garlic/breadcrumb topping.
The Darling Oyster Bar’s Oyster Spaghetti
Shared by TODAY
If a beautiful bowl of pasta is the way to your certain someone’s heart, this recipe from Southern Carolina’s The Darling Oyster Bar has your name all over it. Bacon, garlic, butter, celery root and parsley marry with perfectly cooked pasta and freshly shucked oysters to make your pasta lover’s dreams come true. Tip: season your finished dish to taste with salt as the pasta water and natural brininess from our Sanctuary Oysters may impart enough flavor for your liking.
By Alex Lira of Saveur
Looking to add a little spice to your Valentine’s Day? The pairing of bright yuzu with piquant green chiles shine in this recipe using a homemade pickle brine as the base for its mignonette. Bonus: if you have extra brine you can save and use for pickling other vegetables, use atop cold brassica-based salads such as coleslaw or save for the next time you prepare a mignonette for your Sanctuary Oysters.
Is your mouth watering yet? We know ours is! Let us know which recipe ends up being your favorite this Valentine’s Day by sending an email to info@solazul.com.mx.