At her restaurant, Lunario, in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe wine region, chef Alvarado cooks these over a hot wood fire, which adds extra smoky complexity.
Recipe courtesy of chef Sheyla Alvarado, Restaurante Lunario, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. Instagram: @lunario.restaurante
This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Click here to subscribe today!
Roasted Oysters with Bone Marrow and Pistachios
Ingredients
Instructions
Roast marrow bones, marrow side up, in a 400°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until marrow separates from bones and sizzles at the edges. Scoop marrow into a food processor (making sure there are no bone bits) with garlic and purée until smooth. Lightly salt to taste and set aside.
Place oysters on a baking sheet, using coarse salt to hold them in place. Alternately, stabilize them over the cups of a muffin tin. Heat oven to 500°F.
Add about 2 teaspoons of the marrow mixture to each oyster, top with a heaping tablespoon of cheese and about 2 teaspoons of pistachios. Place in oven for at least 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and oysters are sizzling. Transfer to a platter and garnish with a few drops (no more than ¼ teaspoon) of Sherry vinegar and serve hot. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as an entrée.
Last Updated: June 1, 2023
