Oysters are considered an aphrodisiac and  they often appear at romantic dinners accompanied by champagne.

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Do you know that  Casanova, for the sake of vigor, he ate  for breakfast  from 50 pieces of sea clams that he enjoyed in the company of his current bride? 

Today we know oysters are there  a good source of zinc, which plays an important role in the process of testosterone formation, and also contains amino acids related to the production of sex hormones. In addition, oysters are a source of selenium, iron, calcium, as well as vitamins A and B12. They are also low in calories - one raw oyster provides us with 8-10 kcal.  

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Oysters are characterized by  asymmetric shell.  Have  a flat "cover" and  convex lower part. Both parts  are connecting  together  ligament. The inside of the shell is covered with mother-of-pearl.  Meat - Creamy Gray Oyster-  lies in  the lower part, immersed in  with its natural transparent juice. It is plump, shiny and  damp. It has a sea flavor and smell.

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What to look for when buying oysters?

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When buying fresh oysters, make sure they are really fresh, i.e. alive. If the mollusk's shell is open, it may be dead. In the case of ajar shells  tap  in its top - if it closes, it means that the crustacean is alive. The oyster should also feel heavy in the hand and of course not to smell bad, the mixture of the salty sea and algae smells is natural. We should only buy oysters in a store where we can be sure that they have been stored in the right way, at a low temperature. After bringing home, we keep in  refrigerator and  we eat as soon as possible.  

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What do the numbers 5 to 0 mean on oyster packages?

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These numbers represent the grammage of the oysters.

The smallest ones have a number  5 i  weight from 30 to 45  g.  The largest z  number 0 -  they weigh more than 151 g (e.g. a package of 15 kg contains 108  oysters # 1, but as many as 360 # 5!).

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As  to open an oyster?

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Specials are often used to open oysters  gloves and knife with  a short, hard blade (shucker). If you don't have one, use a cloth  folded over several times. Take the oyster through this cloth (this will prevent the shell from injuring your hand) with the flat side up.   Drive in between the narrower parts of the shell  knife and pry  cover. The shell doesn't open easily so the blade  knife must be  hard and  not the best short  otherwise it may break.

Be careful it is very easy  not  cut yourself when opening the eyecup.   The French recommend opening the oysters 30 minutes before serving and pouring out  the first  the liquid in the shell - a few minutes later the oyster should produce another natural juice.

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How to serve oysters?

It is said that oysters are the tastiest on the fourth day, but you can eat them from the moment you catch them  ten  days.   The taste is quite salty for the first three days. 

Open the oysters and  put them on  In  convex shells.  WITH  put the lemon plate on the side  cut into pieces. Set everyone who eats oysters at  the plate  a bowl  with water and  a slice of lemon (e.g. the bowl you use for soup or cereal  breakfast dishes  with  with milk).  Yeah  water  serves  down  washing  fingers  after  eaten 

oyster.

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How to eat oysters?

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Most often  eats  myself   them  on  severely,  sprinkled  juice  with  lemons  or  vinegar   in another  (with the addition of shallots - a variety of small onion).  Half shell with an oyster  we transfer to  own plate then, holding the shell with one hand, take out the oyster with a special convex  a fork with three teeth,  and drink the juice left in the shell. Seafood can also be brought to the mouth, tilted and drunk whole. Majority  The theory recommends chewing oysters to make  feel its taste and aroma.   If you are unable to eat raw  oyster  then you can them  prepare in other ways:  grilled, boiled or sautéed, in soup or added to stew with seafood, and even   fry  in a cake. 

Oysters are a luxury product, so it goes perfectly with champagne or sparkling wine.

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Why is it sprinkling  oysters with lemon or wine vinegar?

Under the influence of acidic liquid crustacean  shrinks slightly - you can see it when you look at the rim of the oyster  touches the shell.   If it does, it means that  is fresh. Otherwise, you'd better not eat. We can also sprinkle them lightly with pepper and chopped shallots, and serve with bread and butter.

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Are oysters safe to eat?

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Raw oysters can carry potentially harmful bacteria and viruses.  For this reason, to reduce the risk of dangerous infections,  health organizations recommend cooking them before eating.