Oyster velouté is a classic French soup that is prized for its rich, creamy texture and briny flavor. Traditionally made with oysters, cream, and white wine, this soup can be elevated with the addition of black caviar. The caviar adds a luxurious touch to the soup and enhances its umami flavor. If you are looking for a special occasion soup that is sure to impress your guests, oyster velouté with black caviar is the perfect choice. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious soup.
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LOBSTER VELOUTE WITH CHILLED LOBSTER SALAD AND CAVIAR
Steps:
- For the veloute: In a stockpot, combine cognac, onions, carrots, celery, lobster carcasses, leeks and fennel. Add 1 gallon water and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and simmer until thickened. Press through a fine-mesh sieve. Chill until ready to serve.
- For the lobster salad: Combine the lobster meat, creme fraiche, chives, parsley, tarragon, and lemon zest and juice in a bowl and chill.
- Serve the veloute in soup bowls, topped with some of the lobster salad and garnished with a teaspoon of caviar.
OYSTER VELOUTé WITH BLACK CAVIAR
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and soften the shallots but do not brown. Blend in the flour and cook over low heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes. (The roux should be smooth and golden.) In another saucepan, combine and warm the stocks. Gradually add stocks to the roux, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, skimming off any scum that forms on the top. Add the salt.
- Strain oysters and reserve their liquor. Purée oysters in a food processor or blender and add them with their liquor to the soup. Simmer, partly covered, for 5 minutes, then add cayenne. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing hard with a spoon. (Soup may be prepared ahead to this point.)
- About 5 or 10 minutes before serving, reheat the soup. Whisk yolks and cream together. Slowly whisk in a cup of the hot soup, then stir the cream mixture back into the soup. Stir constantly over low heat, until soup thickens slightly. Bring almost to the boil and remove from heat. Add lemon juice and taste for seasonings. Ladle into serving bowls and top each with about a teaspoon of caviar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 499 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PAN FRIED OYSTERS WITH AGED SHERRY SAUCE AND OSETRA CAVIAR
Steps:
- For the Oysters: Dredge oysters in cornmeal. Heat oil in a large skillet until almost smoking. Saute oysters on each side for 1 minute. Spoon 2 teaspoons of butter sauce into each reserved shell. Top with an oyster and a heaping teaspoon of caviar
- For the Aged Sherry Sauce: Place shallots and sherry vinegar in a small saucepan and reduce to 1 tablespoon over high heat. Whisk in the butter, piece by piece. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
OYSTERS, CAVIAR AND BUBBLES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 oysters
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the lemon juice, shallots and peppercorns in a small bowl. Let sit in the fridge for about 1 hour to let the flavors marry.
- Just before serving, add the prosecco to the sauce and season with a pinch of salt. Spoon the desired amount of the mignonette sauce over the oysters and top each with a dollop of caviar. Serve immediately.
LEE BAILEY'S PASTA WITH GOLDEN CAVIAR
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the crème fraîche, Calvados and bay leaves in a large saucepan and whisk until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to very low and keep warm, stirring occasionally while cooking the pasta.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter and all of the pasta. Cook until the pasta is just done, still firm to the teeth, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- Whisk the egg yolk and the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a large serving bowl until blended. Add the hot pasta and toss gently to coat the strands. Discard the bay leaves and pour the crème fraîche mixture over the pasta. Add about 3/4 of the caviar and toss gently until mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once on warm plates, topping each portion with a heaping spoonful of the remaining caviar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 796, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1110 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FOUR SEASONS OYSTERS IN CHAMPAGNE VELOUTE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove the oysters from the shells and refrigerate. Reserve the oyster liquid and the shells.
- Melt butter in a 2 1/2-quart saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 2 minutes without letting the mixture brown. Add enough fish stock to the oyster juice to make 1 cup. Gradually beat this into the flour mixture and when thickened and smooth, let the sauce simmer gently for about 20 minutes, whisking often to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of the Champagne and the cream. Simmer until the mixture is reduced to 1 cup, whisking often.
- In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1/4 cup Champagne with the herbs and cook until the liquid is almost evaporated. Add the mixture to the sauce and season with pepper.
- Preheat broiler. Line a baking pan large enough to hold the shells in a single layer with rock salt or crumpled foil to hold them steady. Rinse and dry the shells and place in the pan.
- Put an oyster on each shell and spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon of sauce over each. Glaze briefly under the broiler, transfer to individual plates and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 446, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 501 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CHEESE STRAWS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the butter with the cheese and the seasonings in a large bowl. Add the flour and knead into a smooth dough.
- Pack the dough in batches into a cookie press and press through the flat, ridged-line opening onto an ungreased cookie sheet to form ''straws'' of about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in length.
- Bake until golden (do not let them brown) and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the pan with a metal spatula and let cool. Serve or store in an airtight container. (The straws are very fragile.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 37, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 22 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FOUR SEASONS OYSTERS IN CHAMPAGNE VELOUTé
This recipe is from the NY Times. As I much enjoy both oysters and champagne, it has to be good! I think you could substitute bottled clam juice for the fish stock.
Provided by Dan-Amer 1
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 24 oysters, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove the oysters from their shells and refrigerate. Reserve the oyster lIquid and the shells.
- Melt butter in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 2 minutes with stirring while not letting the mixture brown. Add enough fish stock to the oyster juice to make 1 cup. Gradually beat the mixture into the flour mixture and when thickened and smooth, let the sauce simmer gently for about 20 minutes, whisking often to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of the champagne and the cream. Simmer the mixture until it has reduced to one cup.
- In a separate pan heat the remaining 1/4 cup champagne with the herbs and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated. Add the mixture to the sauce ane season with the pepper.
- Preheat your broiler. Line a pan large enough to hold all of the oysters with rock salt or crumpled foil to hold them in place. Rinse and dry the shells and place them in the pan.
- Put an oyster on each shell and spoon a heaping Tbs of the sauce over each. Glaze briefly under the broiler, transfer to individual plates and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 129, Sodium 277.9, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 19.9
Tips:
- Use Fresh Oysters: Fresh oysters have a briny, salty flavor that is essential for this dish. If you can't find fresh oysters, you can use frozen oysters, but they will not have the same flavor.
- Clean the Oysters Properly: Before using the oysters, be sure to clean them properly. This involves removing the grit and sand from the shells. To do this, place the oysters in a colander and rinse them under cold water. Then, use a stiff brush to scrub the shells to remove any remaining grit.
- Use a Good Quality White Wine: The white wine used in this recipe should be a dry white wine. A good choice is a Sauvignon Blanc or a Chardonnay.
- Reduce the White Wine Properly: When reducing the white wine, be sure to reduce it by half. This will concentrate the flavor of the wine and make it more intense.
- Add the Cream Slowly: When adding the cream to the velouté, be sure to add it slowly and whisk constantly. This will help to prevent the cream from curdling.
- Season the Velouté to Taste: Season the velouté to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a touch of lemon juice or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the Velouté Immediately: Oyster velouté is best served immediately. It can be served as a first course or as a main course. If you are serving it as a main course, you can pair it with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Oyster velouté is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its briny, salty flavor and creamy texture, oyster velouté is sure to impress your guests.
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