West Coast Oyster in its Element

Such a beautiful way of serving oysters.


Serves 6

You will need:

6 medium oysters, shucked
large handful of soft lettuce (or sea lettuce if you can find it)
a few endive leaves
green beans, blanched, salted
flat leaf parsley
squeeze of fresh lemon

  1. Top the freshly shucked oysters with pieces of lettuce, endive, beans, and parsley.
  2. Add a squeeze of lemon.
  3. Serve immediately, balanced on chilled beach stones.


Production by Sven Alberding | Photography by Warren Heath | Recipes by Chef Kobus van der Merwe