Oyster Celebration
Grebbestad is the “oysters capital ” of Sweden.
The first Saturday in September there is a celebration to the oysters in the village of Grebbestad, 6 km from Tanumshede. You could try oysters in different restaurants all over the village. There was also a competition in who could open and serve oysters fastest.
Grebbestad is the “oysters capital ” of Sweden.
The first Saturday in September there is a celebration to the oysters in the village of Grebbestad, 6 km from Tanumshede. You could try oysters in different restaurants all over the village. There was also a competition in who could open and serve oysters fastest.
Recipe
Gratinated oysters in white wine Calculated for 4 servings
4 large oysters, or 8 small 1 dl white wine 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 1.5 dl cream 1 tbsp dried breadcrumbs chives, chopped 2 dl salt water
To do this: Open the shells and pick out the oysters. Pour the wine, oysters and their own liquid in a saucepan. Simmer the oysters for a minute. Rinse the oyster shells carefully. Mix salt and water to such a texture that you can shape big "heaps" by using a tablespoon to put oysters in on a baking tray.
Add an oyster shells in each heap. (see photo)Make a thickening with butter and flour. Add cream and about half of the oyster and wine liquid. Let it simmer at low heat a few minutes. Put the oysters in their shells and pour a tablespoon of sauce on each. Sprinkle with an even layer of breadcrumbs. Cook in the oven at 175 degrees C for about 5 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle with some chopped chives and serve.
Source: http://www.tanum.se/
/Annie
Gratinated oysters in white wine Calculated for 4 servings
4 large oysters, or 8 small 1 dl white wine 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 1.5 dl cream 1 tbsp dried breadcrumbs chives, chopped 2 dl salt water
To do this: Open the shells and pick out the oysters. Pour the wine, oysters and their own liquid in a saucepan. Simmer the oysters for a minute. Rinse the oyster shells carefully. Mix salt and water to such a texture that you can shape big "heaps" by using a tablespoon to put oysters in on a baking tray.
Add an oyster shells in each heap. (see photo)Make a thickening with butter and flour. Add cream and about half of the oyster and wine liquid. Let it simmer at low heat a few minutes. Put the oysters in their shells and pour a tablespoon of sauce on each. Sprinkle with an even layer of breadcrumbs. Cook in the oven at 175 degrees C for about 5 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle with some chopped chives and serve.
Source: http://www.tanum.se/
/Annie
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