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Published 2011
This dish can be served as a starter to share or as a canapé. It’s so simple and mouth-wateringly good that it converts people who don’t normally like the idea of oysters. Lemon balm is dead easy to grow yourself. I grow my own in our garden and use it in all sorts of dishes, from dressings to desserts.
Shuck the oysters and keep the shells.
To make the mayonnaise, mix the brown crab meat with the mayonnaise, some chopped dill and a squeeze of lemon. Place in the fridge until needed.
Whisk the flour, vinegar and beer together with a little salt, adding a little water if necessary to make a batter that coats the back of a spoon. Chop a generous amount of lemon balm and add to th