Oyster Recipes

Known for its aphrodisiac powers, oysters still rule the sea-food menu at any restaurant. No wonder then that the Roman emperors paid for oysters in gold. Recalling history, oysters have been mentioned in Greek literature linked with the birth of the Goddess of love, Aphrodite. It is believed that Aphrodite who came from the sea emerged from an oyster shell. For that matter, the evergreen lover Casanova is also said to have a scrumptious meal of 12 dozen oysters every day. You will be amazed to know that oysters were cultivated much before the birth of Christ. Both the Greeks and the Romans splurged on oysters, giving their slaves a tough time harvesting them from the English Channel. The love for oysters is just as passionately alive in today’s connoisseurs of food. A true sea-food afficionado’s guide will be incomplete without an oyster recipe, although not many favor preparing them at home — the cumbersome task of de-shelling the oysters is probably to blame! But not many restaurateurs can deny the importance of oysters in their menu. Though many a sea-food lover is really known to crave them, they are not that abundantly available. Factors like marine pollution and excessive trawling have reduced their numbers greatly.

 

The growing need for oysters due to their unique taste and nutritional value has to some extent been overcome by artificial oyster farming. Said to taste best with crushed ice and sea weed, oysters also go very well with other accompaniments such as Worcestershire sauce and even fresh lemon juice. There are many other ways of preparing and serving oysters. Try some of these delectable oyster dishes for a heavenly meal.

 

 

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