Grilled Strawberry and pepper relish
by Chef Chris Boehme
The first settlers arrived in First Landing State Park and they discovered the Lynnhaven oyster. The Queen of England gave them the name of Lynnhaven Fancies™ and she had them served with fresh strawberries, just as the Native Americans were found eating them in the first recorded American meal. This recipe is by Chef Chris and it is in honor of the first settlers and the Lynnhaven oyster… America’s First Oyster. Enjoy this zesty oyster topping with raw or grilled oysters.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and pepper
8 strawberries washed, hulled, and halved
2 1/4 inch slices of a peeled onion
10 shishito pepper or 1 large poblano pepper
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Method
In a medium to large size bowl, add strawberries, peppers, and onions. Toss with oil and season with a little salt and pepper. On a hot grill, cook onions and peppers for about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 minutes then add in the strawberries. Cook for 2-3 minutes. When the peppers are soft and the onions are a little charred, take everything off of the grill. Let cool slightly. If using a poblano pepper, remove seeds and stems. Deseed peppers and cut peppers and onions into small dice. Add all ingredients into a nonreactive bowl and toss with the vinegar and smoked paprika. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if desired. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve atop freshly shucked oysters or atop a freshly grilled oyster.
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