"Oysters are served on a bed of salt, peppercorns, seaweed, and cucumbers, then topped with shallot butter sauce and caviar. The oysters are served uncooked, but oven-warmed. If necessary to fit your budget, you may use a less expensive caviar...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 bottle (3 to 4 ounces) whole black peppercorns
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1 box kosher salt
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8 ounces seaweed
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24 small oysters, shells scrubbed
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1 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into small dice
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4 ounces (1 stick or 8 Tablespoons) cold sweet butter, cut into 1 Tablespoon squares, divided use
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Salt and pepper
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1/2 lemon
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3 large shallots, minced
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3/4 cup dry white wine
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1-1/2 ounces osetra caviar