The smoothie presents itself in elegant shades of rich sea-green with slight frothiness at the top in a clear, tall glass. It is garnished with dill sprigs and a single, perfectly shucked oyster that rest delicately on the rim, accompanied by a straw wrapped in a cucumber spiral.

Aegean Mist Smoothie

Name: Aegean Mist Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Oyster, 2 fresh, shucked; Greek yogurt, 1 cup plain; Cucumber, 1/2 peeled and chopped; Dill, 2 sprigs fresh; Lime, 1 juiced; Honey, 1 tablespoon; Ice cubes, 1 cup

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: February 06, 2025

Embark on a culinary journey through the Greek islands with this unique smoothie combination. Made from delectable Greek yogurt, refreshing cucumber, and a dash of dill, what sets it apart is the intriguing addition of oyster, offering a nuanced taste of the sea. It's a delicious fusion of traditionally contrasting flavors!

Ingredients (for 2)

Oyster - 2 - fresh, shucked
Greek yogurt - 1 cup - plain
Cucumber - 1/2 - peeled and chopped
Dill - 2 sprigs - fresh
Lime - 1 - juiced
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Ice cubes - 1 cup

Preparation

Step 1 - 🦪🥒🍯

In a blender, combine the fresh, shucked oysters, plain Greek yogurt, peeled and chopped cucumber, fresh dill, lime juice, and honey.
Step 2 - 🔄🥛

Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Step 3 - ❄️🔄

Add ice cubes and blend again until frosty.
Step 4 - 🥛🥛

Pour the smoothie into two tall glasses.
Step 5 - 🥒🍹🦪

Garnish each with a dill sprig and a fresh oyster on the rim, and twirl a cucumber strip around a straw and place it inside the glass before serving.

Additional

Did you know? Oysters are an excellent source of zinc, iron, calcium, and selenium, along with Vitamin A and Vitamin B12. They are also low in food energy. For a more savory version, you can skip the honey and add a pinch of salt instead.