Poached oyster recipes with Watercress Sauce

Poached Oysters with Watercress Sauce

• 24 oysters, in the shell 1 to 2 lemons
• 1 bunch watercress
• cream
• 1 bouquet garnish
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped onion
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped carrot
• ½ cup (125 ml) dry white wine
• 1 cup (250 ml) water

how to poached oysters

1. Remove oysters from shell and place in a bowl with their liquid.
2. Carefully peel rind off lemons, making sure no pith is included. Cut lemon rind into julienne strips and blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold running water and set aside.
3. Pick leaves from watercress. Wash leaves well the blanch in boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain well and puree in a blender or food processor. Measure 2/3 cup (165 ml) of puree and dilute with sufficient cream so that it will lightly coat an oyster. Keep warm.
4. Place remaining ingredients in a pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove vegetables and bouquet garnish. Add oyster to pan and poach over gentle heat for 2 minutes. Drain and put oysters back in shells.
6. Divide oysters recipes between 4 serving plates and coat with watercress sauce. Garnish with lemon strips.