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Ingredients
- 24 fresh oysters
- 2 tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juice
Method
- Place the oysters on top of cracked ice to keep chilled.
- Wrap a tea towel around one hand.
- Hold each oyster, flat side up and insert the blade of an oyster knife, or a short, rigid knife into the hinge of the oyster shell.
- Push and twist the knife to prise open the shell.
- Discard the top shell.
- Slide the knife under the oyster to detach it from the lower shell, taking care not to lose any juice.
- Embed each oyster in ice until ready to serve.
- Mix together the tomatoes, chili, scallions and cilantro.
- Spread cracked ice on four serving plates and arrange the oysters on top.
- Spoon a little of the tomato mixture over each oyster then sprinkle with a little lime juice.
- Serve 6 per person.
