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Oysters with a Moroccan Sauce of Roasted Pepper, Lemon, Olives and Fresh Coriander
Chef Andi Lester
Personal Chef

24     Texas oysters, shucked, liquid reserved
1       Lemon, peeled, white pith removed, segmented
         and chopped coarsely
2       Texas red peppers, roasted & cut in 1/4" dice
16-20 Moroccan green or black olives, pitted and
          coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2       Tablespoons Texas coriander or cilantro,
         chopped
2       Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2    Cup extra-virgin olive oil
         Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper
1       Bolo of round rough bread

Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Let mixture sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Bring a skillet to high heat, with a little sea salt and pepper dancing in the bottom. Add the entire bowl t skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes, just until oysters curl up.

Serve one of two ways: 1) Slice off the top of the bread bowl and hollow out. Set bread pieces aside. Place bread bowl on large platter and surround with bite-sized bread pieces. Pour contents of the skillet into the bread bowl and serve. 2) Serve oysters and sauce in individual ramekins sided with bread and cheese for a light meal.

Adjust to your taste with more olive oil and a bit of tomato puree to tame it down, or add more olives and lemon juice to jazz it up.

A Texas white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc will pair wonderfully with this colorful dish.

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