Tartare of Oysters, Scallops and Salmon with Ginger Dressing
Awhile back I told my husband – “You must have fed me something!”
“What do you mean?” He asked.
“Well, you know I never used to like you…” I told him.
And I’m still scratching my head thinking about what aphrodisiac he must have fed me to make me fall in love. Could it have been the daily belgian waffles he sent to my office? Or was Cupid’s arrow laced with the triple chocolate layered cake that he would drop off at my home after work? Whatever his recipe was, it worked!
With Valentine’s a few weeks away, here’s a recipe has the three key ingredients to make a sure fire aphrodisiac – oysters, caviar and champagne (vinegar that is!). I have adapted this from one of my favourite cafes in Paris called Cafe Constant. It is owned by Christian Constant who owns several restaurants on the Rue Saint Dominique.
Oysters, Scallops and Salmon
Recipe (Serves 4) – Adapted from Christian Constant
- 12 fresh oysters, cleaned, shells reserved
- 8 sashimi grade scallops, roe removed
- 40 grams Sashimi grade Salmon
- 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
- Caviar, for topping
Seafood Tartare of Christian Constant
- Finely chop the oysters, scallops and salmon and set aside in the refrigerator.
- Mix the ginger, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, chives, and olive oil in a separate bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When ready to serve (not any sooner!), mix the seafood with the dressing and place on top of the reserved oyster shells.
- Top with caviar.
Tartare Recipe adapted from Christian Constant
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Oh my I am drooling all over my keyboard, it looks and tastes wonderful. I have bookmarked your blog to return.
serves 4? i don’t think so 🙂
Beautiful pictures.
omg, these oysters look brilliant! i know it says “serves 4,” but i think it would just serve 1: me!
Great clicks! Adding salmon and caviar to oysters….love everything about it!
Lovely combo and your pics are incredible. Next time I travel to the Caribbean I’ll be sure to make this.. love the fresh oysters you get on the islands (fresh out of the ocean)
happy cooking
chris…
This looks so so so amazing. Luxurious eating at its best!
Wow, aphrodisiac……. tempting! They are beautiful photos!!
Sawadee from Bangkok,
Kris
Your photos are absolutely beautiful. So well styled and amazingly sharp!
I didn’t know that oysters have that much power 🙂 Wedo love them, but I’m sure when I make these, love in hubby’s heart will double 🙂 And the photos here are stunning!
Oh god oh god I want to eat these so badly. Aphrodisiac? Perhaps. Me being a seafood glutton? Definitely.
LOL! Food does make the heart grow fonder!
lol trissa you know what they say about oysters “aphrodisiac”! its love right there. ^_^
These look soo gooodddddd i must admit im scared of oysters…. =( but I do force myself to eat it if they’re infront of me.
Oh yes this would totally work on me as an aphrodisiac. Lol. Stunning photos too, Trissa!
Talk about seduction on a plate! This is so stunning in so many ways. The hubs is already captive but perhaps it doesn’t hurt to have a bit of insurance . . .! 😎
Oh, I really don’t like oysters and I think I will never try them again. However I must say these look very appetising. Wonderful photos!
Ooh aphrodisiac indeed! Mmm very sexy, haha wait that sounds a little bit sleazy! I’ve never tried champagne vinegar before, the entire combination sounds heavenly!
This looks so good and sound so luscious!
I’m looking forward to making Danish pancakes with you 😉
LOL – I will have to remember this one! Sounds delicious.
Whoa! You blow me away every time I visit Trissa. This is so amazingly over-the-top (in a good way). It sounds fabulous, and looks sensational.
This looks so very good! It’s got me drooling after dinner ;p
That is very nice Trissa. Very elegant and very sexy. You’ve upgraded another recipe with your personal touch.
What a great dish for Valentine’s Day! I think every man will pester their wife for this dish if they see this 😀 Beautiful presentation.
Wow what a treat.
Gorgeous!
Trissa, you are cupid personified!
This looks worthy of falling in love over. It’s stunning!
Caviar! Everything looks set for a nice meal. As usual, beautiful photos. Stunning.
Perfect appetizer for me. This is beautiful.
Wait? Shouldn’t your husband have made these for you? That way you would be reminded why you love him again lol.
They are beautiful!
Laura
I had this seafood tartare many times since I live about a hundred meters from Café Constant !
And never get tired of it !
Thanks for the recipe.
You’re killing me with these!!! How? Look but don’t eat? Impossible! They are gorgeous creations. Divine. Heavenly. Your husband is a very lucky man. I don’t know what he fed you but I sure have some idea what YOU fed HIM! 🙂
They look like sea treasures:) For a book~
I confess to having never tasted raw oysters..But I also admit to finding them beautiful..your presentations are outstanding.
This looks so delicious. How do you get shots like that? -Cam
Oh ho! That is a dangerously attractive meal! Yum! 🙂
oh dear…these look like heaven!!!
Love the photography Trissa. You’re very talented.
Well…. what can I say; beautiful photos but…. I just think oysters are among the most terrible foods out there…lol… so it is unlikely that I will ever make these!! It does look appealing though, despite the fact that I can still taste the horibble oysters in my mouth if I think about it..! (and no they were ‘good’ oysters or so I have been told. Ah… well, you can’t like it all!
Oh! This tartare sure look so yummie, can imagine the combination of flavors…nice pictures as well 🙂
Agree with Peter there.. SEXY!!! lady, you rock!!
What I wonderful looking dish, I have to admit that I didn’t have any oyster dishes yet on my blog, I should start buying oyster. This is definitely a keeper!
Harry Potter’s love potion?
Seriously, your photos are unreal. I could gobble the entire thing down…the colors are gorgeous and the recipe perfect.
Va Va Voom… that is one gorgeous oyster… great recipe!!!
Stunning presentation. I tell you a few weeks ago my husband was overcome with Oysters….he loves them. I on the other hand prefer my pleasures a bit tamer, like say…Adobo chicken :-). Love to the BM
What a great combination! A great summer dish! Thanks for sharing!
I can’t take my eyes off the screen……this seafood tartare looks heavenly.
Oooh! Very sexy! I love the whole combo of seafood and flavours in this.
You seriously make me laugh Trissa. You are still asking yourself why you fell inlove with Dan ehehehehe. Love the photos and the Oyster and Scallop Tartare looks so delicious.