Oysters Tsai

Name: Oysters Tsai
Ingredients: 1 dozen fresh shucked oysters; 1 cup spinach leaves; 1 cup basil or Thai basil; 2 serrano chilies; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Salt and black pepper to taste; Japanese bread crumbs called 'panko'; Canola oil to cook

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 dozen fresh shucked oysters
1 cup spinach leaves
1 cup basil or Thai basil
2 serrano chilies
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Japanese bread crumbs called 'panko'
Canola oil to cook

Directions

1

In a hot pan, saute garlic and chili until caramelized.
2

Deglaze with fish sauce and lime juice.
3

Add spinach and basil and cook until soft.
4

Check for seasoning.
5

Squeeze out excess water and while still hot, puree mixture in food processor and add cream.
6

Top each oyster with the puree and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
7

In an oven set to broil, color oysters brown and serve immediately.