Pan-Fried Oysters with Tangy Crème Fraîche

Pan-Fried Oysters with Tangy Crème Fraîche
40 min.
6
126kcal

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Imagine indulging in a luxurious dish that brings the flavors of the ocean right to your table. Our Pan-Fried Oysters with Tangy Crème Fraîche are the perfect combination of crispy and creamy, making them an irresistible appetizer for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just looking to treat yourself, these oysters will surely impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.

The process of shucking fresh oysters, capturing their natural liquor, and then enhancing this briny essence with a vibrant reduction of dry white wine and aromatics creates a masterful sauce. Topped with sustainable American caviar or fish roe, each bite bursts with umami flavor that dances on your palate. The luxurious crème fraîche, whisked in with finesse, adds a delightful tang that beautifully balances the richness of the fried oysters.

With just 40 minutes of preparation, you can serve this sophisticated dish that boasts only 126 calories per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for antipasti platters, starters, or simply as a snazzy snack, these oysters are not only a feast for the eyes but also a genuine homage to oceanic delicacies. Get ready to dive into a savory experience that showcases the freshest ingredients in a way that’s both accessible and elegant!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • tablespoons crème fraîche 
  • 0.7 cup cooking wine dry white
  • 2.3 teaspoons fish roe 
  • teaspoons thyme leaves fresh
  • 0.7 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped
  • 18 large oysters in shells fresh
  •  tarragon sprig 
  •  thyme sprigs 
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 17
  2. Carefully shuck oysters over a small, heavy saucepan. Sever oyster meat from shells; remove oysters from shells into a fine-mesh sieve set over pan, capturing oyster liquor in pan.
  3. Place oysters in a small bowl; chill. Discard top halves of shells. Scrape adductor muscle from bottom halves of shells; discard muscle. Scrub bottom halves of shells clean. Arrange bottom halves of shells on a jelly-roll pan; place in oven.
  4. Add wine and next 4 ingredients (through tarragon) to saucepan with oyster liquor, and cook over medium heat for 9 minutes or until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Strain through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth, and discard solids.
  5. Whisk crme frache into liquid. Keep warm.
  6. Place panko in a shallow dish.
  7. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Dredge 9 oysters in panko; shake off excess. Arrange coated oysters in a single layer in pan; saut 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
  9. Remove oysters from pan, and place 1 cooked oyster in each of 9 warm shells. Keep warm. Repeat the procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 9 oysters, panko, and shells. Top each oyster with 1 1/2 teaspoons sauce and 1/8 teaspoon caviar.
  10. Sprinkle with thyme leaves; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories126kcal
Protein8.25%
Fat54.66%
Carbs37.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.17
Glycemic Load
1.5
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
3.8017391432887%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.45mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:126.42kcal
6.32%
Fat:6.6g
10.15%
Saturated Fat:1.12g
7.02%
Carbohydrates:10.07g
3.36%
Net Carbohydrates:9.21g
3.35%
Sugar:1.73g
1.92%
Cholesterol:14.41mg
4.8%
Sodium:81.47mg
3.54%
Alcohol:2.75g
100%
Alcohol %:5.58%
100%
Protein:2.24g
4.48%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.1%
Selenium:5.16µg
7.37%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.76%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.91%
Iron:1.01mg
5.64%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.33%
Magnesium:17.62mg
4.4%
Phosphorus:40.31mg
4.03%
Vitamin K:4.06µg
3.86%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.78%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.71%
Calcium:36.12mg
3.61%
Fiber:0.86g
3.46%
Folate:13.48µg
3.37%
Vitamin C:2.54mg
3.08%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.91%
Potassium:94.56mg
2.7%
Copper:0.05mg
2.27%
Vitamin A:109.01IU
2.18%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.82%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.79%
Source:My Recipes