Soused Oysters or Ostiones En Escabeche

Directions

Heat the oil in a large frying or sauté pan.

Add the onion and garlic cloves and toss over high heat without browning for about 2 minutes.

Add the vegetables, herbs, peppercorns, salt, and vinegar; cook over high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.

Add the oysters, sliced lime, and jalapenos and cook until the oysters are plump and just cooked about 2 minutes.

Set aside to cool.

Refrigerate overnight and serve at room temperature.

Jalapenos may be omitted and passed separately at the table.

escabeche (fish) may be added, with jalapeno for taste.