Chilli, lime and gin marinated oysters

A classic oyster recipe involves just a squeeze of lemon, some red wine vinegar and maybe some shallots. However, if you are entertaining and want to make them even more special you can spice things up a little with your oysters. The fresh chilli and ice cold gin in this marinade should be more than enough to do the trick.

Chili, lime and gin oysters

Ingredients

• 1 lime
• 1 tsp finely chopped lime zest
• 1 oz Brockmans gin
• ½ tsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp mirin
• 1 tsp white sugar
• ½ bird’s eye chilli finely chopped
• 2 dozen oysters

Method

• Place all the above ingredients in a jar, cover with lid and shake vigorously
• Take teaspoon and drizzle small amount over each oyster just before serving
• For a more intense flavour; marinate the oysters one hour before serving
• If you don’t like it too spicy, remove the seeds from the chili before chopping

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