from Martin's notebook · Seafood
Oysters Natural
Using nothing more than lemon juice to enhance their flavour, Oysters Natural is easily one of the most impressive romantic dishes you can make.
- Prep
- 10 min
Jump to the methodAdded August 2011
You'll need
- 6 Oysters per person
- Rock Salt
- 1 lemon per 2 people
- Parsley sprigs for garnish
Method
Prepare the lemons. Use a sharp paring knife to cut the lemons in half using a zigzag pattern before slicing of the base of the lemon so as to give it a flat bottom. Make sure to remove any pips from the cut surfaces.
Prepare the lemons 
Bed of rock salt Make a shallow circular bed of rock salt on each of your serving plates. The salt allows the oysters to sit on the plate without tipping over thus allowing you to preserve the juices.
Place half a lemon in the centre of the rock salt bed. Next, arrange the six oysters evenly around the lemon and finally garnish with a sprig of parsley.
