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Italian Oysters

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Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 6 ingredients

  1. a pint of oysters rare
  2. Salt
  3. A teaspoonful of butter
  4. Sherry
  5. Lemon
  6. Biscuits
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Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Lemon High in vitamin C · Source of protein

    High in vitamin C · 53 mg per 100 g, 66% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Source of protein · 1.1 g per 100 g, 15% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemons, raw, without peel”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. This treasure of an oyster.
  2. Antony and Cleopatra.
  3. Into the chafing-dish put these: A teaspoonful of butter, please, And two of sauce called Worcestershire;
  4. One tablespoon of sherry clear Upon this mixture lightly toss.
  5. And one as well of Shrewsb'ry sauce ;
  6. While slice of lemon — not too thin — And pinch of salt are cast within.
  7. When these are bubbling o'er the blaze Entrancing odors, worthy praise, Fill ev'ry corner of the room.
  8. Dispelling far dyspeptic gloom.
  9. And now's the time to add with care — Well drained — a pint of oysters rare.
  10. Then cook the whole until you see The oysters curhng up with glee, At which, I beg, without delay Put out the flame, and bear away I The dish, for ready 'tis to pour J 5^ MH^mttr Mtttipt^ Vp On hot, crisp biscuits salted o'er.
  11. And guests will find these oysters — Well, More savory than tongue can tell!

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander