Oysters Poached in Champagne

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp scallions, julienne cut
• 1/4 cup sweet red peppers, julienne cut
• 1/2 tsp chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp chervil
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 cups champagne or sparkling wine
• 1 cup washed spinach leaves
• juice and zest of one lemon
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or clarified butter
• 32 oysters on-the-half-shell, liquor reserved
• salt and pepper to taste