Saffron Oysters with Leeks Recipe

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Saffron Oysters with Leeks
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
162
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp semidry white wine, preferably semillion
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 dozen bluepoint or other good-sized oysters such as cape cod, scrubbed
  • 1/4 tsp (packed) saffron threads
  • 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. 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.
  2. 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. 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. 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.
  3. 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. Set an oyster on the leeks in each shell and stir any accumulated oyster juices into the sauce.
  4. 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. 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.
  5. Make Ahead: The recipe can be prepared through Step 3 up to I hour ahead; let stand at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 162.4 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.03g 20%
Cholesterol 96.05mg 32%
Sodium 41.16mg 2%
Potassium 139.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.77g 3%
Sugars 2.37g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 5%
Protein 3.65g 7%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 57.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.33 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.66g 20%
Cholesterol 71.17mg 32%
Sodium 30.5mg 2%
Potassium 103.41mg 3%
Total Carbs 6.5g 3%
Sugars 1.76g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 5%
Protein 2.7g 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 8%
Calcium 42.3mg 6%

* 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

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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