A quick and easy dip for oyster lovers!
On the Ingredients:
- Oysters have been an important food source in coastal regions since prehistory. They’re low in calories but a good source of protein and nutrients. In flavor, they are briny and often described as earth and sweet. The flavor may vary depending on the variety and where they were raised. Oysters are enjoyed raw, steamed, baked, fried, and smoked. Some people object to the texture, which is a little silky and soft when raw but firms up considerably when cooked. Oysters are packed with vitamins and minerals, especially zinc, B12, and copper. Oysters also have a recently discovered antioxidant (DHMBA), which appears to be unique to oysters and is 15 times more potent than a synthetic form of vitamin E currently used to prevent damage caused by oxidative stress. More research is needed, but it looks promising in treating heart disease and increasing liver health. (Read more about oysters).
- Worcestershire sauce is a British fermented condiment. It was invented in the 1800s by two pharmacists, supposedly trying to recreate a sauce from India. It has since become a very common ingredient in British cuisine as well as others, especially paired with meat. The sauce, which, by the way, is pronounced wooster-sheer, is made with a combination of vinegar, molasses, sugar, tamarind, anchovies, shallots, garlic, and spices. The flavor is quite unique and delicious, slightly fruity, tangy, and sweet.
Recipe Notes and Substitutions:
You can substitute smoked oysters for smoked mussels.
Smoked Oyster Dip
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
10
minutesResting Time
60
minutesTotal time
1
hour10
minutesA quick and easy dip for oyster lovers!
Ingredients
16oz smoked oysters
2 cups sour cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp granulated garlic
salt to taste
Directions
- Chop two thirds of the oysters, keep the other third whole. Mix the ingredients together and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy.
