Achill Island Oyster with Ginger and Shallot Dressing

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byHugh O’Malley owner of Achill Oysters

of Ennis, Co. Clare

Achill Oysters produces farmed Pacific oysters close to a beautiful beach on the Atlantic Ocean around Achill Island. In Ennis, Hugh O'Malley proces Read More
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Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

5 Minutes

Serves

2-4 People

Ingredients

Ginger and shallot dressing

  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 50g of young ginger
  • Dash of fish sauce
  • 100ml peanut oil
  • 1tsp sesame oil.
  • Light soy sauce

Method

Combine all the dry ingredients then add to a food processor. Pulse until a rough paste is formed, then add the oils gradually.

To Cook:

Place the Achill Oysters into a Chinese bamboo streamer, over a wok or a pan of water. Spoon the dressing over the oysters, along with a dash of light soy sauce.

Steam for 4-5 minutes and garnish with crispy fried shallots.

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