One of the most satisfying things this city has to offer is a platter of freshly shucked oysters at Liverpool House on Notre Dame street in Montreal, especially if you have Christopher Morgan open them up for you and James Graham-Simpkins choose a glass of wine to wash them down. Mr. Morgan kindly shares the recipes and ingredients for the condiments that garnish their platter. Adjust quantities accordingly.
INGREDIENTS : Liverpool House Cocktail Sauce (makes a good batch!)
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/3 cup freshly greated horseradish
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup brandy
INGREDIENTS : Liverpool House Mignonette (makes a good one-liter stash!)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped French shallots
- 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 liter sweet red vermouth
- 4 tablespoons cracked black pepper
PREPARATION
- Mix together in a bowl the Cocktail Sauce ingredients and refrigarate for a few hours to blend flavors.
- Keep refrigarated.
- Mix together in a jar the Mignonette ingredients and keep in a cool place.
- Garnish oyster platter with a small bowl of the Cocktail Sauce and Mignonette, lemon wedges and a heap of freshly grated horseradish.
- Pop a bottle of Champagne Doquet Horizon and enjoy !
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