Oysters with smoked salmon, sour cream and chives 

Serves 4 as a starter       

Ingredients

• 1 dozen Irish oysters
• 4 slices smoked Irish salmon
• Small tub sour cream
• Small bunch fresh chives
• Lemon wedges and brown bread

Method                                                       
Open oysters and place under hot grill for 30 – 40 secs. Cut smoked salmon into thin ribbons and finely the dice chives.
Remove oysters from grill and place 1 teaspoon of sour cream on each. Top with ribbons of smoked salmon and a sprinkling of chopped chives.
Serve with lemon wedges and brown bread.

Other Suggestions include -

Parmesan and pesto.
Smear each oyster with a little basil pesto. Cover with fine breadcrumbs and a ½ teaspoon grated parmesan per oyster, place under a hot grill and cook until golden brown, serve immediately.  

Oysters with Garlic and herb crust

Mix softened garlic butter and chopped parsley through fine white breadcrumbs. Place a little of the mixture onto each of the oysters and grill until golden, serve immediately.