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Fresh oysters with zesty Vietnamese dressing

Oysters with Zesty Vietnamese Dressing

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Author: Irena Macri
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Calories: 106kcal
This recipe makes about half a cup of the oyster dressing which you might not use up right away. Keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week and use over salads, grilled meat or fish, or as a condiment with rice.

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 extra-virgin olive oil
  • 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 coriander /cilantro
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 oysters | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Asian Dressing, Condiments, Oysters, Vietnamese, New Year's Eve, Christmas, Appetizer, Finger Food
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