Pecan Breaded Oysters
2 vanilla beans -- split in half 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded -- diced 4 ounces heavy cream -- or whipping cream 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 pinch salt -- to taste 1 pinch blac...
Ingredients
- 2vanilla beans -- split in half
- 1medium cucumber, peeled, seeded -- diced
- 4ounces heavy cream -- or whipping cream
- 4ounces unsalted butter
- 1pinchsalt -- to taste
- 1pinchblack pepper -- to taste
- 4large plum tomatoes -- peeled,seeded,diced
- 5ounces pecan halves
Directions
- 1
2 vanilla beans -- split in half 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded -- diced 4 ounces heavy cream -- or whipping cream 4 ounces unsalted butt
- 2
Reduce slightly, allowing vanilla flavor to come out
- 3
Whisk in butter
- 4
Season to taste
- 5
Add tomatoes and set aside
- 6
STEP TWO: The Oysters-- To prepare oysters, grind pecans and flour in food processor, making "pecan meal." Dredge oysters in pecan meal
- 7
Saute in small, nonstick pan with vegetable oil or butter for two minutes on each side over high heat
- 8
STEP THREE: Place four shells on each of four plates, spoon sauce into shells, and place one oyster on top of each.