This quick-cooking dish highlights the natural briny sweetness of fresh oysters, enhanced by the pungent aroma of garlic, ginger, and scallions. The oysters are briefly blanched to ensure they are cooked through without becoming rubbery, then tossed in a savory sauce made from oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of white wine. The cornstarch slurry creates a glossy, light glaze that clings to the seafood. Its an elegant yet simple main course that comes together in under ten minutes of active cooking time, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated appetizer. Serve immediately over steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Stir Fried Oysters With Garlic And Green Onion
Description
This quick-cooking dish highlights the natural briny sweetness of fresh oysters, enhanced by the pungent aroma of garlic, ginger, and scallions. The oysters are briefly blanched to ensure they are cooked through without becoming rubbery, then tossed in a savory sauce made from oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of white wine. The cornstarch slurry creates a glossy, light glaze that clings to the seafood. Its an elegant yet simple main course that comes together in under ten minutes of active cooking time, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated appetizer. Serve immediately over steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
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Plunge the shucked oysters into the boiling water.
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Cook for 10 to 15 seconds, just until the edges begin to curl.
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Remove the oysters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain.
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In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
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Stir in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and salt to the cornstarch mixture.
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Set the sauce mixture aside.
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Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until hot.
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Add the white wine, blanched oysters, minced garlic, green onion pieces, and chopped ginger.
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Stir-fry for 15 seconds to combine flavors.
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Drain off any excess liquid that accumulates in the wok.
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Stir in the reserved cornstarch sauce mixture.
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Stir-fry for 1 minute, just until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 83.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.3g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 63.1mg22%
- Sodium 965.2mg41%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 10.5g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
