Joy of Oysters

Nils Bernstein is the food editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine and has written and developed recipes for such publications as Bon Appétit, Epicurious, GQ, New York Times, Cooking Light, and Men’s Journal. He traded an illustrious career in the music industry, running the publicity departments at independent record labels Sub Pop and Matador for a career in food, drink, and travel journalism. He is the coauthor of The Outdoor Kitchen by Eric Werner and Made in Mexico by Danny Mena. Bernstein splits his time between Mexico City, the Yucatan Peninsula, and New York City. Follow him on Instagram at @nilsbernstein.

• IntroductionHow to Buy OystersThe Ultimate Guide to ShuckingOyster KnivesSauces for Raw Oysters20 One-Ingredient Raw OysterToppings That Aren’t LemonJuice or TabascoOysters of the United StatesOysters Around the WorldHow to Grow an OysterOysters Save the WorldThe Life Cycle of an OysterThe Life ImmobileThe Strategic HermaphroditeBeware the SpawnTriploid OystersKilling the “R“ RulePairing Oysters with WineBroiled OystersOysters RockefellerOysters CasinoOysters KilpatrickOysters with Garlic-Herb ButterDeviled OystersCreamy Parmesan OystersOysters with Cider CreamPesto OystersOysters with Creamy FennelOysters with Pickle ButterAngels on HorsebackAn Extremely ShortHistory of OystersThomas Downing, Oyster Kingof New YorkTabby ChicThe Bipartisan BivalveOyster PlatesOyster PailThe Bard of BivalveRumi, the Oyster PhilosopherDeep-Fried OystersPanfried OystersSauces for Fried OystersOyster Po’BoyThe Hangtown Fry Problem(and Four Solutions)Korean Oyster Fritters (Gul Jeon)Korean Oyster Pancakes(Gul Buchimgae)Indian-Inspired Fried OystersRolled OystersGrilled OystersSteaming OystersHost a RoastPoached OystersPickled OystersAphrodisiac?Nacre Makers10 Random Oyster PaintingsOyster-Shell NixtamalizationWhy Do Some Vegans Eat Oysters?Oyster SauceSauteed Oysters with Beurre BlancFresh Oyster DipOyster KinilawMexican Oyster CocktailOyster SpaghettiSteak and Oyster TartareSalmon and Oyster TartareJapanese Oyster Rice(Kaki Meshi)Brazilian Oyster Stew(Moqueca de Ostra)Oyster GumboOyster StewOyster CrackersOyster FricasseeIrish Beef and Oyster PieOyster StuffingBloody MerryGreen Oyster ShooterOyster TomatiniAcknowledgmentsResourcesIndex

“They’ve been feeding people forever, but oysters are still intimidating to home cooks. Let’s hope that ends here. The Joy of Oysters not only tells the story of oysters, it also shows you how to shop for them and—most important—gives you the tools and the confidence to use these beautiful bivalves in your own kitchen.”—Brad Leone, New York Times bestselling author and video host