Chorizo Oysters au Gratin
Chorizo Oysters au Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
- 1 tomato, grated (see note)
- 2 oz (55 g) dry chorizo, finely diced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 24 oysters, scrubbed clean
- 1 1/4 cups (125 g) grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet over high heat, brown the onion and garlic in the oil. Deglaze with the white wine and reduce until almost dry. Add the tomato and chorizo. Continue cooking over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Add the parsley. Let cool.
- With an oyster knife and a thick cloth, shuck the oysters and detach the meat from the shell (see video here). Place the oysters on a baking sheet covered with coarse salt to stabilize the shells.
- With the rack in the upper third of the oven, preheat
- the broiler.
- Spoon the topping over the oysters (about 1 tbsp per oyster). Sprinkle with the cheese.
- Broil in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese
- is golden brown. Serve immediately.
Chorizo Oysters au Gratin