Delight in Tetsuya’s Oysters with Japanese Dressing Tonight

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Discover Tetsuya's Oysters with Japanese Dressing, an elegant and flavorful appetizer that transports your taste buds.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 oysters

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dressing

3 tablespoons Japanese Soy Sauce or light soy sauce as substitute
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider/white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin or cooking sake and sugar for non-alcoholic
2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil to ensure best flavor
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger fresh ginger is essential
1 tablespoon Neutral Oil like Grapeseed or Vegetable
2 teaspoons White Sugar balances flavors and aids emulsification

Oysters

12 pieces Oysters Sydney Rock or Pacific
1 tablespoon Salmon Roe optional for garnish
2 tablespoons Chives fresh for garnish

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
whisk
Platter

Method

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the white sugar, Japanese soy sauce, rice vinegar, and mirin until the sugar dissolves, about 1-2 minutes.
Gradually drizzle in the toasted sesame oil and neutral oil, adding grated ginger while whisking until smooth.
Place oysters on a platter using crushed ice, rock salt, or leafy greens to stabilize them.
Spoon approximately 3/4 teaspoon of dressing over each small oyster and 1 1/4 teaspoons for larger ones.
Top oysters with salmon roe and a sprinkle of fresh chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oystersCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure oysters are fresh and chilled for optimal flavor. Assemble just before serving for best results.

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