Oysters Poached in White Wine
Source of Recipe
e-cookbooks.net
List of Ingredients
3/4 cup (6 oz) dry white wine
1/4 cup (2 oz) olive oil
1/4 cup (2 oz) fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced chervil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, crushed
16 freshly shucked oysters
French bread
unsalted butter
Recipe
Place all ingredients except oysters in a nonreactive (enamel or stainless steel) pot. Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Add oysters and barely return to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
To serve, remove the garlic and portion into small clear bowls or stemmed glasses. Accompany with French bread and sweet butter to enjoy the wonderful cooking juices.