Oysters are a versatile seafood, to be served either cooked or raw, with a lemon, sauce or mignonette. Here’s everything an oyster virgin needs to know before trying this seafood delicacy.
Nature’s Super Food – Okiwi Bay Oysters
Did you know that Okiwi Bay Oysters have a wealth of nutritional benefits?
They’re low calorie and high protein. They’re also rich in vitamins and minerals and essential Omega-3 fatty acids
- 5 Okiwi Bay Oysters will supply 100% of an adult’s daily zinc requirement.
- 5 Okiwi Bay Oysters will supply 28% of an adult’s daily iron requirement.
Enjoy being healthy!
Oysters with chilli, ginger & rice wine vinegar
Our oysters are grown in the pristine waters of the Marlborough Sounds, they reflect the deep bays they grow in and have a sweet pure flavour leaving a subtle salty taste, so they taste perfect “au naturel”.
However, If you would like to add a little kick , you might like to try this Jamie Oliver recipe.
Ingredients:
- ½ thumb-sized piece peeled ginger
- 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped and deseeded
- a little fresh coriander
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Okiwi Bay Oysters
Method:
Finely grate the ginger and combine with the rice wine vinegar, chilli and sliced fresh coriander. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Serve in a dish with the oysters.