We love it at the end of the year! Here are some tips for opening oysters without leaving a finger there.
It is one of the essential products of the Christmas holidays. As an aperitif, as a starter, or as a main course, oysters are often part of the festivities. But if we love to taste them, we like to prepare them a little less … Anyone who has already tried the experience will confirm it, opening dozens of oysters before the New Year’s Eve meal can quickly become an ordeal or even turn into a drama. According to a 2013 study by the Institute for Public Health Surveillance (INVS), 2,000 accidents per year are due to the opening of these crustaceans. The month of December would account for 30% of these accidents, with a peak between December 24 and January 1. So to avoid spending the evening in the emergency room, here are some tips for opening shellfish without an oyster knife.
Microwave
A technique as simple as it is fast! Just place the oysters in a deep dish and cover them with baking paper. In just a few seconds of cooking, the shells will begin to peel off. All you have to do is open them with your hands or with a classic knife.
Steamed
As with the microwave, with this technique, the heat allows the oysters to open on their own. Heat a little water in a large pot and place the oysters. In a few minutes, they will open naturally and all you have to do is …
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