A glamorously gratinated dish with plump oysters nestling amidst a crumbly, browned feta-pomegranate topping. The gratin, served in a white, round-edged dish, is placed on a rustic wooden surface. Garnishing of fresh basil leaves and ruby red pomegranate arils trims the edges of the gratin, perfect for that Instagram snap!

Mediterranean Oyster Brunch Gratin

Name: Mediterranean Oyster Brunch Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Fresh Oysters, 12 shucked with juices retained; Pomegranate, 1 seeds removed; Feta cheese, 100g crumbled; Fennel, 1 medium and sliced; Garlic, 2 cloves crushed; Fresh basil leaves, to taste garnish; Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; Salt and black pepper, to taste None

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: November 08, 2025

Our featured ingredient, the oyster, gets a vibrant Mediterranean twist in this unique brunch dish that's perfect for a cozy, rainy day. Paired with the sweetness of pomegranate and the tangy punch of feta, this recipe results in an exciting fusion that'll make your taste buds dance!

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh oysters - 12 - shucked with juices retained
Pomegranate - 1 - seeds removed
Feta cheese - 100g - crumbled
Fennel - 1 - medium and sliced
Garlic - 2 cloves - crushed
Fresh basil leaves - to taste - garnish
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕑

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🛀🦪🥘

Rinse the oysters in their juices and place them in a medium-sized ovenproof dish.
Step 3 - 🥗🧄🧀🌰

Scatter the sliced fennel, crushed garlic, crumbled feta and half the pomegranate seeds over the oysters.
Step 4 - 💧🪔🧂⚫

Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 5 - 🔥🦪🧀🕗

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the oysters are cooked and the feta is lightly browned.
Step 6 - 🌱🍇🍛🎉

Garnish with the remaining pomegranate seeds and fresh basil leaves. Serve hot, directly from the dish to keep in the warmth. Enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired cozy brunch!

Additional

For an extra layer of flavor, adding some lemon zest or a splash of white wine before baking can add an additional kick. Children can help by de-seeding the pomegranate or crumbling the feta cheese.