Fresh Oyster Dolmades w/Lemon & Caviar No. 2763

3 Qts Water
1 Tbls Salt
30 Large Spinach Leaves, Must Be Flat and Perfect w/ Stems Trimmed
24 Large Oysters w/their Liquor
1/2 Cup Clam Juice
Salt
White Pepper, Ground
Nutmeg, Grated
2 Tbls Sweet Butter
3 Tbls Lemon Juice
1 Tbls Black Caviar
2 tsp Pimento, Diced Fine
1 Lemon, scored and sliced thin for Garnish

Place the water in a (4 Qt) saucepan. Add the salt. Bring to a boil. Add the spinach. Cook 30 seconds. Drain. Transfer the leaves to a bowl of ice water (do NOT tear the leaves - they MUST remain perfect). Combine the oysters with their liquid in a small saucepan. Add clam juice if needed. Simmer over high heat until barely cooked (just beginning to get firm). Drain thoroughly. Spread the spinach leaves out on a towel. Place one oyster off center at the top of each leaf. Season lightly with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Wrap each oyster by folding the tip of the leaf over and then turning in the opposite sides. Roll the oyster towards the stem to make a neat package. Set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the dolmades, seams down, and heat until just barely warm (3-4 minutes). Transfer to a serving dish. Add the lemon juice to the skillet. Heat through. Pour into a small bowl. Stir in the caviar. Spoon the mixture sparingly over the dolmades. Dot each with 1 or 2 pieces of pimento. Garnish with thin slices of lemon. Serve. Yields 12 Servings

Posted by Joel Ehrlich to rec.food.recipes on May 19, 1995.