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Poaching
The oysters should be removed from the shells and poached gently in their own liquor, and a little white wine or water, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper and fresh parsley. They will need only a few minutes cooking until the meat changes to a creamy colour, and should not be overcooked as the meat will toughen.

In the Microwave
Oysters should either be fresh or thawed, and must have the top shell removed. Place oysters on a microwave tray and cook for 1-1.5 minutes on full power. Interesting toppings can be added prior to cooking, perhaps cheesy, or devilled crumb, or chopped tomato and spring onion, to give many tasty variations.

Lindisfarne Oysters are generally eaten raw, served on the half shell with a little lemon juice and black pepper, according to individual taste. Some people prefer a dash of tabasco or lemon. Guiness also compliments raw oysters. Lindisfarne Oysters can also be cooked either in or out of their shell, the following being some tasty recipes.

IN THE SHELL

Grilled Creamed Lindisfarne Oysters
Put a spoonful of cream over each oyster, with a sprinkling of pepper and a little Parmesan. Preheat the grill and cook for approx. 3 mins. Serve with bread.

Lindisfarne Oysters Provencal
Cover each oyster with garlic butter and a thick layer of Gruyere cheese and fresh breadcrumbs. Place under a hot grill or bake in a hot oven for 5 mins, or until crisp and golden.

Cornish Oysters
Fry breadcrumbs in butter until crisp and golden. Sprinkle over the oysters with black pepper, chives and parsley. Grill under a preheated grill for 2 mins. Garnish with lemon wedges and brown bread and butter.

Lindisfarne Oysters Rockefeller
Fry spring onions in butter, add parsley and spinach, stirring well. Add Anis de Pontarlier or Pernod, Worcester sauce, salt and cayenne pepper. Place some of the mixture over each oyster, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and grill for approx 5 mins until mixture is bubbling.

OUT OF THE SHELL

Angels on Horseback
Wrap each oyster in a rasher of bacon, skewer and grill until bacon is crisp, turning as necessary. Serve on buttered toast. Oysters can also be barbecued wrapped in bacon, held between a wire frame for about 2 mins either side.

Fried Lindisfarne Oysters
Dip the Lindisfarne Oysters in seasoned flour, egg and fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs. Fry until golden in oil and butter. Serve with lemon wedges and Tartar or Hollandaise sauce.

Stir-Fried Lindisfarne Oysters
Fry shredded ginger and sliced spring onions for about 3 mins. Add the oysters and cook for a few seconds before adding the cream and allowing to bubble. Season to taste and serve with rice and a green salad.

MORE RECIPES

Lindisfarne Oysters as Hors D'Oeuvré
 Hors-D'Oeuvré Chauds
There are a great many recipes for cooked oysters, the best known of which are below. However Lindisfarne Oysters are to be prepared, they must always first be poached in their own liquor.

Cooked Lindisfarne Oysters are often best served in the deep halves of their shells. If they are to be glazed or sprinkled with cheese and browned, the shells can be embedded in a layer of salt spread on a baking sheet, to keep them upright. Glazing and browning must be accomplished very quickly, to prevent the oysters from becoming tough.

Lindisfarne Oysters á l'Americaine
Huitres á l'Americaine
Put the oysters in the deep halves of their shells. Lay them on a baking sheet lined with cooking salt. Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on each oyster and season with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with fried breadcrumbs. Pour over them melted butter seasoned with lemon, salt and pepper. Brown in a very hot oven. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Shells of Lindisfarne Oysters á la Diable
 Coquilles D'Huitres á la Diable
Make a border of duchesse poyatoes and garnish with poached oysters, and thick Bechamel Sauce made with the water in which the oysters have been poached, seasoned with a pinch of cayenne. Sprinkle the shells with fried breadcrumbs. Brown. Shells with oysters cooked in this way are often known as Oysters á la Diable.

Shells of Lindisfarne Oysters Mornay
Coquilles D'Huitres Mornay
Make a border of duchesses potatoes and garnish with poached oysters, and Mornay Sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese, pour butter over the shells, and brown.