Pepper Oysters

Ingredients

• 1 qt shucked oysters with liquid
• 2 tbs pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• ½ tsp salt
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 tsp lime juice

Directions

1. Poach oysters in liquid or chicken stock until the ends begin to curl and set aside. Grind the pepper, garlic, and salt in a food mill or mortar and pestle, add ½ C of poaching liquid and reserve.
2. Remove oysters from poaching liquid and return liquid to a boil. Add olive oil, bay leaves, and pepper mixture, and reduce by about half
3. Re-introduce oysters, bring to to temperature and top with lime juice.
4. Serve with melba toast or over rice.