Add a boost of nutrients to your diet with these spectacular fresh Vietnamese oysters with a zingy dressing. Serve these as an appetizer at a dinner party, as part of your finger food spread or enjoy them for lunch on a warm summer day.
What To Love About Love Fresh Oysters
Oysters are nature’s superfood! In fact, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the plant. They are rich sources of vitamin B-12, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, manganese, iron, protein AND they contain some omega-3 fatty acids. Seriously, if I was stranded on an island and could choose just one food, I’d probably pick oysters (and maybe eggs and mangos).
Need another reason to eat more oysters? They are super sustainable, together with other bivalves – a group that includes oysters, mussels and clams.
Unfortunately, oysters are not the cheapest of foods. Depending on where you live, you might be lucky to get fresh oysters at a reasonable price and I highly recommend to add them to your diet as often as you can afford it. You only need 2-3 oysters per serving to get all those nutritional benefits! Otherwise, reserve these nutritional gems for special occasions.
Oysters With Vietnamese Dressing
While fresh oysters really just need a touch of lemon to cut through their rich, creamy flavour and texture, there are many ways to zhuzh them up for a bit more fun. Some people also find it easier to eat oysters if they come with a bold dressing or topping.
In this recipe, I am sharing Vietnamese-style oysters, which come with zesty, salty, sweet and sour dipping sauce or dressing. These oysters are perfect for Australian Christmas or to enjoy during summer.
By the way, this oyster dressing makes for a nice salad dressing and condiment with chicken or fish, so feel free to make extra.
I hope you enjoy these Vietnamese oysters – simple, fresh, and delicious!
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Full Recipe
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Ingredients
Vietnamese dressing
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 small garlic clove grated or mince
- 1/2 long red chilli finely diced (or some chilli flakes)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 tablespoons water
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or palm sugar, omit for Whole30
- 1 teaspoon Tamari use coconut aminos for Paleo/Whole30
- 1 tablespoon chopped spring onions scallions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro coriander in Australia
- 2 dozen fresh oysters or fewer
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl and serve with shucked oysters. Use leftovers as a salad dressing or with grilled chicken, fish or prawns.
“This really tastes just as good as it looks!”
Delicious AND easy – your specialty! Thank you for making cooking PLEASURE!
I’m glad you liked them 🙂