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Crispy Oysters with a Fennel, Citrus & Cherry Ceviche, Lemon Yoghurt

A delicious way to enjoy the full flavour of fresh oysters enhanced with the zesty taste of lemon and fennel.  This dish is very easy to prepare but will surely leave a lasting impression on your guests!

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Ready In35 mins
Servings4 persons
Ingredients
  • 2 oysters per person
  • 1 Fennel Bulb
  • Zest of 2 Lemons
  • Zest of 1 Orange
  • Zest of 1 Grapefruit
  • 1 tbsp Cherries in Kirsch Syrup
  • 1 Egg
  • Flour for dusting
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • 50gms Butter
  • 200ml Fresh Yoghurt
  • Fresh Bread crumbs
Method

1.    With a sharp knife start by slicing the Fennel Bulb into very fine slices and dip into ice cold water for a few minutes.
2.    Clean the ready opened Oysters from your fishmonger from any Sand or shell fakes and give it a coating with the flour.
       Shake off any excess.
3.    Next dip into the beaten egg, lift out with a fork, let to drip and coat with the fresh crumbs.
4.    You need to place the Oysters in a fridge so as to firm up before use.
5.    In the meantime Combine the fresh Yoghurt with half the Lemon Zest, mix gently and leave to infuse.
6.    In a clean bowl, mix the sliced Fennel, Citrus Zest, Cherries and a little Olive Oil. Season with Salt and Pepper.
7.    Heat a shallow frying pan over medium heat, pour in a little Olive Oil & Butter.
       When the butter starts to foam, lower the heat and gently fry the Oysters for about 1 minute on each side.
8.    Lift from the pan and place on some absorbing paper.
9.    To serve, place the Fennel & Citrus Ceviche into two small nests on your serving plate and lay the Oysters on top.
10.  Drizzle with the Lemon Yoghurt and serve.

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