Oyster Soup with Caviar: A Silky Seafood Starter Recipe

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Oyster soup with caviar is the Edwardian dinner-party classic. Cream and fish stock base, fresh oysters poached briefly, generous caviar pearls on top.

Key Takeaways

• Use rock oysters, freshly shucked
• Don't overcook oysters in soup
• Cream-based, not heavy
• 8g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
• Serve in warm bowls

The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 24 fresh rock oysters, shucked, juice reserved
• 30g unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 100ml dry sherry
• 200ml fish stock
• 200ml double cream
• 30g Royal Oscietra
• 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
• A pinch of cayenne
• Sea salt and white pepper

The Method

1. Sweat shallot in butter 3 min.

2. Add sherry. Reduce by half.

3. Add reserved oyster juice and fish stock. Simmer 2 min.

4. Add cream. Simmer gently 3 min.

5. Add oysters. Poach 90 seconds (off heat). Don't boil.

6. Season with cayenne, salt, pepper.

7. Pour into warm bowls. Top each with 8g caviar. Scatter chives. Serve immediately.

Tips

Don't boil after adding cream and oysters.

Oysters poach 90 seconds, no longer.

Reserve oyster juice for flavour depth.

Caviar in centre.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL total.

With saffron: Add a small pinch of saffron to the stock.

Wine pairing: A premier cru Chablis or champagne.

For more soups, see our crab bisque and vichyssoise recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy oysters?

Fishmonger same day. Live in shells.

Reserve oyster juice?

Yes. The natural liquor adds depth.

How much caviar?

8g per portion.

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