Kumamoto Oysters with California Avocado and Bloody Mary Sorbet

Serves: 6

Ingredients

24 kumamoto oysters
2 Fresh California Avocados*, small dice
1 Tbsp. lime juice juice
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
As needed sea salt to taste
As needed Tomato Consomme (recipe follows)
As needed Tomato Sorbet (recipe follows)
2 Tbsp. chives, finely chopped

Tomato Consomme (Yield: 3/4 cup)

3 Roma tomatoes
1 tsp. agar agar
As needed sea salt to taste

Tomato Sorbet (Yield: 1 quart)

8 oz. tomato juice
8 oz. carrot juice
12 oz. celery juice
1 3/4 oz. trimoline sugar
1 1/4 oz. glucose powder
1 oz. sugar
1 tsp. sorbet stabilizer
1/4 oz. grated horseradish (2 Tbsp.)
1/4 oz. sherry vinegar (1/2 Tbsp.)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
As needed hot sauce

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.