Oysters Maréchal
Origin: Paris, France
Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907
Ingredients
- oysters
- pâte à frire (light frying batter)
- 1 lemon
- 1 handful flat-leaf parsley leaves
Instructions
- Open the oysters and poach them gently in their own liquid. Drain thoroughly and pat completely dry.
- Just before serving, dip each oyster into the pâte à frire (light frying batter), then plunge into hot oil for deep frying.
- Arrange three oysters on a lemon round. Scatter a pinch of bright green fried parsley leaves over top. Present on a folded napkin.