Gratinated oysters with braised leek and herb cream cheese

Name: Gratinated oysters with braised leek and herb cream cheese
Ingredients: 12 Ostras de Aveiro; 0.5 Leek; 1 Herb cream cheese; 50 g Grated cheese; 1 knob of butter; Salt and pepper to taste

When you think of Portugal, oysters may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet in the picturesque and historic port town of Aveiro, oysters of beautiful quality are grown. Full in the shell, with a firm bite and a creamy, slightly briny flavor.

This recipe is for 12 oysters.

Ingredients

12Ostras de Aveiro

0.5Leek

1Herb cream cheese

50gGrated cheese

1knob of butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 190°C (or light the barbecue) and make sure the herbed cream cheese is at room temperature.
Clean the leek thoroughly and cut into very thin strips.
Melt a knob of butter in a small saucepan, stew the leek over moderate heat, and season with some salt &

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