Huitres Azi Dessi (fried Oysters With Chilli, Smoked Prawns And

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons palm oil
• 550 g tomatoes, blanched, peeled, de-seeded and chopped
• 2 medium onions, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 teaspoon finely-diced habanero chili
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 160 ml smoked prawns, finely minced
• 1 lb plump oyster, shucked
• 250 ml fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 360 ml flour
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• peanut oil (for deep frying)
• lemon wedge (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 heat the palm oil in a non-stick frying pan over low heat.
• 2 add the tomato purée and fry for about 10 minutes then add the onions, garlic, chilli and ginger and cook for 5 minutes further.
• 3 remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• 4 stir-in the peanut butter and add the smoked prawns just before serving.
• 5 for the oysters: place the shellfish in a plastic bag and mix with the lemon juice and garlic powder. toss to coat and allow to marinade for 15 minutes.
• 6 drain and reserve the oysters. meanwhile combine the flour, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• 7 toss the oysters into the flour mixture and mix well.
• 8 deep fry the oysters in oil for 3–4 minutes then drain on paper towels.
• 9 serve 4 oysters per person, accompanied by a small ramekin of the chilli sauce and a lemon wedge.