Refreshing Oyster and Seaweed Salad with Lemon Zest
A Zesty Diet-Friendly Delight: Lemon Zest is the Secret Ingredient!
It’s the season for fresh oysters and tender seaweeds! Instead of the usual taste, finely julienned lemon zest adds a wonderfully sophisticated aroma. The filling power of seaweed and the nutrients from oysters make this dish perfect for a diet. It also serves as an excellent appetizer for guests!
Ingredients
- Oysters 100g
- Seaweed 150g
- Lemon zest from 1/4 lemon
Seasoning
- Gochujang-based spicy sauce (Cho-gochujang) 3 Tbsp
- Gochujang-based spicy sauce (Cho-gochujang) 3 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh seaweed. Fill a large bowl with cold water, immerse the seaweed, and gently swish it around multiple times to thoroughly clean and remove any debris or excess salt.
Step 2
Next, we’ll briefly blanch the seaweed. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the thicker stems of the seaweed first and blanch for about 10 seconds. Then, add the rest of the seaweed and blanch for just 5 more seconds. The seaweed should turn a vibrant green. Immediately remove it from the boiling water and plunge it into cold water to stop the cooking process and maintain its crisp texture.
Step 3
Drain the blanched seaweed well. You can gently press it to remove excess water.
Step 4
Now, prepare the lemon zest. Wash the lemon thoroughly, perhaps using baking soda or coarse salt to scrub the peel. Using a fine zester or a sharp knife, carefully peel only the yellow outer layer of the lemon zest, avoiding the bitter white pith as much as possible. Finely julienne the zest for a delicate texture and maximum flavor release.
Step 5
Combine the prepared oysters and the drained seaweed in a bowl. Add the spicy sauce and gently mix everything together until well coated. Arrange the mixture attractively on a serving plate. Finally, sprinkle the finely julienned lemon zest generously over the top. Serving the oysters and seaweed with this fragrant zest creates a truly fantastic dish that tantalizes the palate with freshness and the rich flavors of the sea. Enjoy your delicious creation!
