Grevelingen Creuse
This oyster is known for its salty and creamy taste. Carefully cultivated in clear water, it offers juicy and tender meat. The Grevelingen oyster is a flavorful gem from the sea that is worth discovering.
Gratinated oysters with a kick
Easy
4 people
20 minutes
ingredients
- 12 Prins & Dingemanse Zeeuwse Creuse or Grevelingen oysters
- Tabasco, to taste
- 25 grams of unsalted butter
- 4 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, only the leaves finely chopped
- 30 grams of Parmesan cheese, grated
instructions
Preheat the oven to the grill setting. Melt the butter over low heat with a few drops of Tabasco. Do this according to your own taste. Meanwhile, open the oysters. Protect the hand holding the oyster well. This can be done with an oyster glove, but a tea towel works just fine. Hold the flat side of the oyster up and the hinge towards you. The best way to open an oyster is with an oyster knife. Insert it into the hinge. Gently pry with a twisting wrist motion. Once the oyster opens, cut through the adductor muscle by scraping the knife along the flat side. Cut the oyster loose from the bottom and turn it over. This is not strictly necessary, but it makes for a nicer presentation. Place the oysters on a baking sheet. Support them, for example with the shells you just removed, so they don't tip over. Spoon some of the butter mixture onto the oysters and then some Parmesan cheese. Place the oysters under the grill until the Parmesan cheese has melted and is lightly browned.
Tip!
Optionally garnish the oysters with some extra Tabasco and flat-leaf parsley.
Product for this recipe
Creuse
A jewel from the Zeeland waters. With its characteristic deep shell and refined taste, the Zeeland Creuse oyster is a true delicacy for gourmets.
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How do I cook my mussels?
Put the vegetables together with a splash of wine or beer in a large pot. Place the mussels on top. Sprinkle with pepper and bring to a boil with the lid closed. Shake the mussels during cooking. When the shells are all open after about 5-8 minutes, the mussels are cooked. Serve them with baguette or fries and sauces of your choice. Check the traditional recipe for more information.
Can you freeze fresh mussels?
Fresh mussels in the shell should never be frozen. However, if you have cooked the mussels and can't eat them all, you can freeze the mussel meat after removing it from the shell. You can then add the mussels to soup or salad later, or fry them up nicely with some onion.
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How do I open an oyster?
Opening oysters is a tricky and precise task that requires some experience. Never opened an oyster before? With the step-by-step plan below, you should be able to do it!
Use a sturdy cloth to protect your hand. Hold the oyster firmly in your left hand. Insert the knife into the hinge of the oyster. Pry the shells apart with a twisting motion. Now scrape the knife along the flat shell to loosen the muscle. Then remove the top shell. Scrape the muscle from the bottom shell. The oyster is now free. Check out the basic oyster recipe for more information.
How do I open a flat oyster?
Opening oysters is a tricky and precise task that requires some experience. Never opened an oyster before? With the step-by-step plan below, you should be able to do it!
Use a sturdy cloth to protect your hand. Hold the oyster firmly in your left hand. Insert the knife into the hinge of the oyster. Pry the shells apart with a twisting motion. Now scrape the knife along the flat shell to loosen the muscle. Then remove the top shell. Scrape the muscle from the bottom shell. The oyster is now free.
Check out the basic oyster recipe for more information.
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