Warm Oysters with Champagne Sabayon |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you've had this trendy dish at a restaurant, you know sabayon refers to a simple frothy custard of egg yolks and wine (in this case, Champagne). The saltiness of oysters varies by species; taste one first, then season accordingly. Ingredients:
1/4 cup dry champagne or other dry sparkling wine |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
2 large egg yolks |
2 teaspoons finely diced shallots |
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
12 oysters on the half shell |
small thyme sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place Champagne, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler; stir with a whisk. Cook over simmering water until thick and mixture reaches 160° (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat. Stir in diced shallots, chopped thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cool slightly.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Arrange oysters on a jelly-roll pan. Broil 3 minutes or just until edges begin to curl. Top evenly with sabayon. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
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