Fresh Oysters with Shallot Foam
Fresh Oysters with Shallot Foam
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced shallots
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) 35% cream
- Salt and pepper
- 24-36 fresh oysters, depending on their size, cleaned
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives cut into 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) pieces
- 1 silver gas charger (N2O) cartridge
- 1 2 cups (500 ml) whipped-cream siphon, cold
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soften the shallots in the butter until slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with the vinegar and bring to a boil. In a blender, purée the shallots mixture until smooth. With the motor running, add the egg yolk and cream. Strain. Adjust the seasoning.
- Pour the mixture into the siphon. Close to seal. Screw the cartridge to release the gas into the siphon. Shake the siphon several times upside down to allow the gas to properly mix into the preparation. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until completely chilled.
- Shuck the oysters and loosen the shellfish from their shells. Place the oysters on a platter covered with crushed ice or salt.
- Shake the siphon again, upside down, to disperse the gas into the preparation. Keep the siphon vertically upside-down, gently press the lever and fill the oysters. Sprinkle with chives. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.
Fresh Oysters with Shallot Foam