Elevate your culinary skills with this delectable dish that combines the briny essence of poached oysters with the tender heart of artichokes, all bathed in a luxurious champagne cream sauce. This symphony of flavors will transport your palate to a seaside haven, where the delicate sweetness of the oysters harmonizes with the earthy notes of the artichokes, while the creamy sauce adds a touch of decadence. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds forever enchanted.
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POACHED OYSTERS AND ARTICHOKES WITH CHAMPAGNE CREAM
Part of what makes this luxurious dish so delicious is that the spinach, artichokes, and oysters have a similar texture and the same soft, gentle flavors.
Categories Champagne Milk/Cream Onion Shellfish Poach Valentine's Day New Year's Eve Vinegar Oyster Artichoke Spinach Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 (first course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Prepare artichoke bottoms:
- Fill a 3-quart saucepan halfway with water and add vinegar, oil, and salt, then whisk in flour. (Do not heat.)
- Cut off top inch of leaves of 1 artichoke with a serrated knife, then cut stem flush with base and discard stem. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until exposed leaves are pale green at top and pale yellow at base. Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and side of artichoke with a sharp paring knife, then cut remaining leaves flush with top of artichoke bottom. Drop artichoke bottom into water in pot, putting a sieve or small lid directly on top of artichoke to keep submerged, and prepare remaining artichokes in same manner. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, keeping artichokes submerged with sieve or lid, until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer artichokes with tongs (reserving water in saucepan) to a work surface, and, when cool enough to handle, remove pointed inner leaves and fuzzy chokes with a melon-ball cutter or a small spoon. Return artichokes to cooking water to keep warm, covered.
- Cook spinach while artichokes simmer:
- Put 1 inch of water in a 3- to 4-quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add spinach, 1 handful at a time, stirring with tongs, and cooking until all spinach is wilted. Drain spinach in a colander and press firmly with back of a large spoon to remove excess liquid.
- Cook shallot in butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Keep warm, covered.
- Prepare oysters and sauce:
- Pour oyster liquor into a nonreactive 8-inch heavy skillet and add Champagne, shallot, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and boil, skimming foam, until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 5 minutes. (Reduce heat if necessary to keep from boiling over.) Pour liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup, pressing on and then discarding shallot. Return liquid to skillet, then add cream and oysters and cook over moderate heat, turning oysters over if not completely covered, until edges curl, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Assemble dish and finish sauce:
- Transfer artichoke bottoms with tongs to paper towels to drain, arranging them upside down. Transfer to plates, turning them right side up, then top with spinach. Arrange oysters on top of spinach, lifting them out of sauce with a slotted spoon.
- Boil sauce until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add butter, then chives, and swirl skillet until butter is incorporated. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over oysters.
OYSTERS IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, reduce 1 cup of champagne to approximately 1/4 cup of liquid. Add the cream and reduce mixture to 1 cup of liquid. Add butter and stir until butter melts and thickens the mixture. Toss in shucked oysters and remove from heat. Place one oyster and some sauce in each saved shell. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.
POACHED OYSTERS IN CHAMPAGNE WITH A JULIENNE OF VEGETABLES, LEAF SPINACH AND PROSCIUTTO HAM
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Shuck the oysters. Reserve the oyster juice. Wash the shells. Cut the vegetables into strips and steam. Set aside Blanch the spinach and set aside Peel and cut the shallots into small dice, then add the white wine and reduce until only 1 tablespoon remains. Add the cream reduce for 30 seconds, then whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a sauteuse. Pour in the cream, oyster juice, champagne and garlic. Add the oyster, prosciutto and poach for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the shallot-butter sauce off the heat. Spoon into the oyster shells; top with the spinach, then top with the oysters and place a small pile of the steamed vegetables on each oyster. Serve on a bed of blanched seaweed or on a bed of mixed peppercorns.
OYSTERS AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted. I hope to make this soon and will post any modifications that I make to the recipe.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook artichoke hearts as directed on package.
- Place in a flat, buttered casserole.
- Cover with sautéed mushrooms.
- Cook oysters in their liquid until edges begin to curl.
- Drain thoroughly in colander, reserving liquid.
- Melt butter and sauté onion until tender; add parsley and cook a minute.
- Add flour, stirring until smooth.
- Add enough white wine to oyster liquid to make 1 1/2 cups.
- Add seasonings and stir constantly until thick.
- Add oysters and spoon mixture over artichokes and mushrooms.
- Arrange lemon slices over top; add a dash or two of paprika and bake at 350°F about 10 minutes or until bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 182.7, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 11.4
POACHED OYSTERS AND ARTICHOKES WITH CHAMPAGNE CREAM
Planning a special Valentine's Day or anniversary dinner? I cut this in half (just for 2) & it is divine! Use fat plump winter oysters (large to me easily fits in the cup of the palm of my hand, LOL) and take care not to overcook them! From Gourmet November 2006
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Brunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare artichoke bottoms:.
- Fill a 3-quart saucepan halfway with water and add vinegar, oil, and salt, then whisk in flour. (Do not heat.)
- Cut off top inch of leaves of 1 artichoke with a serrated knife, then cut stem flush with base and discard stem. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until exposed leaves are pale green at top and pale yellow at base. Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and side of artichoke with a sharp paring knife, then cut remaining leaves flush with top of artichoke bottom.
- Drop artichoke bottom into water in pot, putting a sieve or small lid directly on top of artichoke to keep submerged, and prepare remaining artichokes in same manner.
- Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, keeping artichokes submerged with sieve or lid, until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer artichokes with tongs (reserving water in saucepan) to a work surface, and, when cool enough to handle, remove pointed inner leaves and fuzzy chokes with a melon-ball cutter or a small spoon. Return artichokes to cooking water to keep warm, covered.
- Cook spinach while artichokes simmer:.
- Put 1 inch of water in a 3- to 4-quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add spinach, 1 handful at a time, stirring with tongs, and cooking until all spinach is wilted. Drain spinach in a colander and press firmly with back of a large spoon to remove excess liquid.
- Cook shallot in butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Keep warm, covered.
- Prepare oysters and sauce:.
- Pour oyster liquor into a nonreactive 8-inch heavy skillet and add Champagne, shallot, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and boil, skimming foam, until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 5 minutes. (Reduce heat if necessary to keep from boiling over.)
- Pour liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup, pressing on and then discarding shallot.
- Return liquid to skillet, then add cream and oysters and cook over moderate heat, turning oysters over if not completely covered, until edges curl, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Assemble dish and finish sauce:.
- Transfer artichoke bottoms with tongs to paper towels to drain, arranging them upside down. Transfer to plates, turning them right side up, then top with spinach. Arrange oysters on top of spinach, lifting them out of sauce with a slotted spoon.
- Boil sauce until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add butter, then chives, and swirl skillet until butter is incorporated.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over oysters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.7, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 161.5, Sodium 1449.3, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 24.6
Tips:
- To ensure the freshness of your oysters, purchase them live and shuck them yourself just before cooking.
- If you're using canned artichoke hearts, be sure to rinse and drain them thoroughly before using.
- For a richer flavor, use a dry champagne instead of a brut champagne.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when poaching the oysters. If necessary, cook them in batches.
- Be careful not to overcook the oysters. They should be cooked through but still tender.
- Serve the oysters and artichokes immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Poached oysters and artichokes with champagne cream is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The briny flavor of the oysters pairs perfectly with the tender artichokes and the creamy champagne sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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