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.
Steamed oysters with black bean sauce
Average
4 people
20 minutes
ingredients
- 12 Zeeland Creuses or Grevelingen from Prins & Dingemanse
- 12 teaspoons of fried onions
- 12 small tablespoons of black bean sauce
- 100 milliliters of neutral oil, such as peanut or sunflower oil
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
instructions
Put a layer of water in the wok and place the steaming basket inside. Bring to a boil. 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. An oyster is best opened 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 at the bottom and turn it over. This is not strictly necessary, but it makes for a nicer presentation. Spoon a little oil and black bean sauce onto each oyster. Place the oysters in the steaming basket and steam them for 5 to 10 minutes. The exact time depends on the size of the shellfish. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small saucepan. Remove the oysters from the steaming basket and spoon a tablespoon of hot oil over them. Garnish with spring onion and fried onions.
Tip!
Don't have a steaming basket? A colander with a lid on top of a pan of boiling water works well too.
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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