Active Time

　　35 min

　　Total Time

　　40 min

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　6 medium oysters such as Blue Point or Belon

　　1/2 cup apple cider or juice

　　3 tablespoons finely chopped tart apple

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper

　　1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

　　1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　1 tablespoon cider vinegar

　　1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

Scrub oysters well. Combine oysters and apple cider in a 2-qt. saucepan and bring to a boil. Steam oysters, covered, over moderately high heat until they just open, checking occasionally after 3 minutes and transferring to a plate as they open. (Reserve steaming liquid and discard any unopened oysters.) Chill oysters, loosely covered, until cool, about 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

While oysters are chilling, pour oyster steaming liquid through a paper towel-lined sieve into a bowl to remove any grit. Stir 2 tablespoons strained liquid together with remaining ingredients and salt to taste. Discard remaining strained liquid.

　　

Step 3

Remove flat half of oyster shell and loosen oyster with a sharp knife. Put oysters in rounded half of shell. Arrange on plates and spoon sauce over oysters.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving has about 67 calories and 2 grams fat.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self