Oysters with Caviar and Champagne
Time required 10 minutes
Simplicity Easy
Materials
Fresh oysters - 12
Champagne or sparkling wine - 1/4 cup
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Sour cream or crème fraîche - 3 tbsp
Caviar - 2 oz
Fresh chives - for garnish
Crushed ice - for serving
Champagne or sparkling wine - 1/4 cup
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Sour cream or crème fraîche - 3 tbsp
Caviar - 2 oz
Fresh chives - for garnish
Crushed ice - for serving
Steps
- Shuck oysters carefully, keeping them on the half shell and preserving their natural liquor
- Arrange oysters on a bed of crushed ice on a serving platter
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of champagne or sparkling wine to each oyster
- Add a tiny drop of fresh lemon juice to each oyster
- Place a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of sour cream or crème fraîche on each oyster
- Top each oyster with a generous teaspoon of caviar, garnish with fresh chives, and serve immediately
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