How To Make Smoked Oysters with Crème Fraîche & Saltines - Best Recipe | Charleston Magazine

Ingredients

• 12 saltine crackers
• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tsp. toasted whole coriander seeds
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche
• 1/4 tsp. lemon zest
• 1½ Tbs. hickory chips
• 1 dozen freshly shucked oysters on the half shell
• 1 Tbs. finely chopped heart of celery, leaves included
• 2 tsp. minced shallots
• 1 tsp. finely chopped chives
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• Hot sauce to taste