Oysters ala Nena

Name: Oysters ala Nena
Ingredients: 1 dozen fresh, shucked oyster; 1 cup spinach leaves; 1 cup basil; 2 serrano chilies; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (found in Asian foods section; I prefer the vietnamese version); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 14 cup heavy cream; salt and black pepper; breadcrumbs, preferably from a moderate to high fat bread; canola oil (to cook)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 dozen fresh, shucked oyster
1 cup spinach leaves
1 cup basil
2 serrano chilies
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon fish sauce (found in Asian foods section; I prefer the vietnamese version)
1 tablespoon lime juice
14 cup heavy cream
salt and black pepper
breadcrumbs, preferably from a moderate to high fat bread
canola oil (to cook)

Directions

1

Preheat sauteeing pan and saute garlic and chilis in canola oil until brown and shiny.
2

Add fish sauce and lime juice to pan, stir to deglaze.
3

Add spinach and basil and cook until soft.
4

Press out excess water and while still hot, puree mixture in food processor and add cream.
5

Top each oyster with the puree and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
6

In an oven set to broil, broil until golden brown (you do not want the oysters cooked all the way through).
7

Serve while hot.