Bluff Oysters

When it comes to oysters, I like mine raw with just a little seasoning to jazz things up. If I were going to serve anything with them, I think my choice would be little triangular cream cheese sandwiches. Simplicity itself to make – just mash a little finely chopped fresh dill into some light cream cheese. Spread this on thin fresh bread – white or wholemeal. Peel and thinly slice some Lebanese cucumber. Make a sandwich using the slices on the bread. Remove the crusts and cut into small triangles.

For the oysters, mix together two tablespoons of lemon or lime juice, one small deseeded, finely chopped chilli, one tablespoons tomato ketchup and a dash of Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle over the raw oysters. Grind over some black pepper and sprinkle with a little Maldon sea salt. Perfect.