Many believe Oysters are best eaten straight from the shell, immediately after opening and washing, with a small squeeze of fresh lemon and if you like it, a light dash of pepper sauce, preferably, Tabasco. The Oyster has a wonderful smooth, soft fresh texture and a very subtle, slightly savoury flavour and our Colchester Oysters are as a good as can be found. The food is best enjoyed rolling the Oyster in the pallet for a few moments to fully appreciate the delicacy. While some find the addition of a dash of lemon and pepper enhances the experience, others enjoy them without any supplementary flavouring.

There has always been a debate as to the best drink to complement the Oyster’s soft flavour. Some prefer the contrasting robustness of a stout, such as Guinness. Others like the effervescence of a sparkling wine; a champagne; or a carbonated water. Try a lightly chilled dry white wine, perhaps a Chablis or Frascati.

But Oysters also make a fine ingredient in cooked dishes, so...

Bacon Oysters

Preparation Time:	8 mins
Cooking Time:	8-10 mins
Ingredients	(per serving)
6 Oysters	1 bacon rasher
1/2 small onion	Chopped parsley
Pepper	1/2 lemon

Open & clean the Oysters
Fry bacon rasher
Dry bacon on kitchen paper & finely chop
Mix with finely chopped onion & parsley
Top each Oyster with mix
Cook in warm oven for a few minutes
Add squeeze of lemon & enjoy

Fried Oysters

Preparation Time:	3 mins
Cooking Time:	3-4 mins
Ingredients	(per serving)
6 Oysters	Breadcrumbs or Oatmeal
Knob of Butter	Tomato Sauce
Salt & Pepper	1/2 lemon

Open & clean the Oysters
Roll Oysters in Breadcrumbs or Oatmeal
Season with salt & pepper
Cook gently in pan with butter
Dry on kitchen paper
Serve with tomato sauce