Marinated Oysters Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Janis Marie Weiss   Marinated Oysters Recipe serves oysters, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions and pimiento marinated in cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper all chilled on a bed of lettuce to create a delicious oyster dish. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:674 calories37.8 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   12 Hours 20 Minutes Cook Time:   0 Minutes Total Time:   12 Hours 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pint oysters, fresh or frozen
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh whole mushrooms
• 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1/4 cup chopped pimiento
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup salad or olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Salad greens

DIRECTIONS

• Thaw oysters if frozen. Drain. Remove any remaining shell particles. Rinse tomatoes in cold water. Clean mushrooms thoroughly with a damp cloth. Cut large mushrooms in half.
• In a 2-quart bowl, combine oysters, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions and pimiento.
• In a 1-quart bowl, combine remaining ingredients except salad greens; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour marinade over oysters and vegetables. Cover loosely and marinate in the refrigerator at least 12 hours. Drain.
• Serve on salad greens.

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