Saffron Oysters With Leeks Recipe

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Saffron Oysters With Leeks
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
151
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup semidry white wine, plus (preferably sf million)
  • 2 tbsp semidry white wine (preferably sf million)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 dozen oyster , scrubbed
  • 1/4 tsp packed saffron thread
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg yolk

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the wine with the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Using tongs, add the oysters to the saucepan in a single layer, cover and steam until they start to open, about 3 minutes.
  2. Using tongs, transfer the oysters to a plate as they open. Reserve the cooking liquid; you should have about 1/2 cup. Remove the oysters from their shells, put them in a bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Reserve 12 concave shells.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the leeks, crumble in the saffron and stir. Cook over low heat until the leeks soften, about 8 minutes.
  4. Slowly add the reserved oyster liquid, stopping before you reach the grit at the bottom, and cook over moderate heat until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the heavy cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of white wine and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the 12 oyster shells on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish. Using a fork, divide the sautéed leeks among the shells.
  7. Set an oyster on the leeks in each shell and stir any accumulated oyster juices into the sauce.
  8. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Whisk the egg yolk and the melted butter into the cream sauce and spoon the sauce over the oysters.
  9. Broil as close to the heat as possible for about 45 seconds, just until the sauce is bubbling and the oysters are lightly glazed. Serve at once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 150.55 Kcal (630 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.78g 17%
Cholesterol 94.54mg 32%
Sodium 119.62mg 5%
Potassium 104.68mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.33g 3%
Sugars 1.78g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 5.74g 11%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 42.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.47 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.91g 17%
Cholesterol 86.95mg 32%
Sodium 110.02mg 5%
Potassium 96.28mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.66g 3%
Sugars 1.64g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 4%
Protein 5.28g 11%
Vitamin C 5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 39.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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