Fruits de la mere

      INGREDIENTS FOR ONE PERSON:

• 5-7 oysters of various types
• 6 clams
• handful of winkles ( in French they are called bigorneaux)
• 3 langoustines ( or jumbo shrimp or other shrimp)
• stone crab or spider crab
• mayonnaise
• vinegar with chopped shallots
• lemon
• salted butter
• wheat or other dark bread

PREPARATION:

The oysters and clams are served raw and chilled. Open just before serving.

The winkles are rinsed in cold, running water. Then they are placed in a large saucepan, covered with salted water and brought to a boil, removed from the fire and allowed to steep in the water for 2 minutes before being drained.

The langoustines are served boiled or steamed and cold.

The crabs are also served boiled and cold.

To serve:

They are usually served on double or triple-tiered platters.

The platters are covered with seaweed and the seafood is then arranged on the various tiers and accompanied with shallot vinegar and garlic or lemon mayonnaise or a classic aioli