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OYSTERS WITH SPICY ORANGE GRANITA

Serves 8

Enjoying oysters just got better. A little bit of citrus and a little bit of spice come together with a surprising kick of deliciousness. Paired with the subtle sweetness of Jamestown oysters, you’ve got a winning combination.

OYSTERS WITH SPICY ORANGE GRANITA

INGREDIENTS

2cups water
1/3cup sugar
1orange, zested, divided
1/2teaspoon kosher salt
3kaffir lime leaves, chiffonade
1birdseye chili, seeded, finely chopped
24Sequim Bay oysters

DIRECTIONS

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, water, 1 tsp orange zest, salt, lime leaves and chili. Place over medium/high heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil then remove from heat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then transfer to a blender and liquefy.
  • Pour the liquid into a 12”x18’ baking pan, cover and place in the freezer for 2 hours, breaking up the ice crystals with a fork every 30 minutes. When the granita is done, transfer to an airtight storage container and keep frozen until needed.
  • To serve, plate oysters on rock salt or crushed ice, as desired. Place a half-teaspoon of granita on top of each oyster. Garnish with a few shavings of orange zest.
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