Pecan breaded oysters

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Vanilla beans -- split in
Half
1 medium Cucumber, peeled, seeded --
Diced
4 ounces Heavy cream -- or whipping
Cream
4 ounces Unsalted butter
1 pinch Salt -- to taste
1 pinch Black pepper -- to taste
4 larges Plum tomatoes -- peeled
Seeded,diced
5 ounces Pecan halves
8 ounces Flour
16 Raw oysters -- reserve
Bottom shell
1 tablespoon Butter -- or vegetable oil

Directions

STEP ONE: The Sauce-- To prepare sauce, combine first three ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce slightly, allowing vanilla flavor to come out.

Whisk in butter. Season to taste. Add tomatoes and set aside.

STEP TWO: The Oysters-- To prepare oysters, grind pecans and flour in food processor, making "pecan meal." Dredge oysters in pecan meal. Saute in small, nonstick pan with vegetable oil or butter for two minutes on each side over high heat.

STEP THREE: Place four shells on each of four plates, spoon sauce into shells, and place one oyster on top of each.

Recipe By : David Jarvis, Melange, Northfield, IL From: Date: 05/28 File

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