Olympia Oyster Caesar Recipes

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, or in a blender, pulse the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and Worcestershire until thoroughly combined. With the machine running, add the vegetable oil very slowly to make an emulsified dressing.
• Drain the oysters from their oil, reserving 1 tablespoon of the oil for the croutons. Add the drained oysters to the dressing and pulse until smooth.
• Combine crackers, olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper with the reserved tablespoon of oyster oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, tossing often, until the crackers are toasty. Set aside to cool.
• Put a spoonful of the dressing directly onto each plate. Place a romaine heart half, face up, on the dressing, and drizzle with additional dressing. Top with croutons, cracked black pepper and cheese.
• Do ahead
• Dressing can be made up to 7 days ahead. Pour into a container and keep chilled.

Steps:

• To make dressing, combine egg yolks, garlic, shallots, anchovies, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and balsamic vinegar in a blender. Puree until smooth. Slowly add oils until dressing is emulsified and creamy. Add chopped jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice and salt to taste.
• Shuck oysters and reserve juice (or have the fishmonger do this for you).
• In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, serrano chili, garlic, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, mixing well.
• Lift oysters out of juice, 1 at a time, and dredge in crumb mixture to coat heavily. Strain and reserve 1 tablespoon oyster liquor for vinaigrette. Place breaded oysters on waxed paper until ready to fry.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Carefully place oysters in pan, 1 at a time. Brown for 2 minutes, turn, and brown other side for about 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove and keep warm.
• Toss romaine with Caesar Dressing. Place on 4 plates and sprinkle cheese and pomegranate seeds on salad. Dust plate with powdered pumpkin seeds. Place 4 fried oysters on each salad. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, combine the clam-tomato juice, horseradish, hot sauce, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Season with the celery salt and pepper. Pour the liquid into 6 tall shot glasses, leaving room to add 1 oyster to each glass. Garnish each glass with a celery stick.
• Warning: Consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish may substantially increase the risk of foodborne illness.

Steps:

• in a blender or food processor blend eggs, garlic and anchovies until the eggs become frothy. Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and Parmesan and blend for 1 minute more. Add the oil in a steady stream to emulsify the dressing. Add the pepper. Dredge the oysters in cornstarch and fry in oil. Toss the romaine hearts in enough dressing to coat. Put the oysters on top and sprinkle with Parmesan.