Tag: oyster

Steak and Smoked Oyster Pie

Ingredients: 3/4 cup caramelized onions* 1 celery stalk, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 parsnips, diced 8 oz crimini mushrooms 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 tins (3.75 oz, each) smoked oysters, drained 2 1/2 lb stew meat superfine flour (like Wondra) 2 cups beef stock 1 sheet frozen puff […]

Oysters au Gratin

Ingredients: 4 pieces bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 onion, small dice 1 lb “baby” spinach 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon celery seed hot sauce salt freshly ground black pepper 1 pint shucked oysters, drained 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (I used cheese bread) 1/2 cup […]

Baltimore-style Fried Oyster Po’Boys

Ingredients: for the oysters: 2 pints oysters 1 1/3 cup self-rising cornmeal mix 2/3 cup flour 1/4 cup Old Bay (low sodium okay) canola oil for frying for the Old Bay remoulade: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons dill relish 1 teaspoon Old Bay 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (powder) juice […]

Hangtown Fry-ttata

Ingredients: 1 pint shucked oysters, preferably “select” size 1 1/2 cup cornmeal 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup chopped scallions 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup milk 10 eggs freshly ground black pepper olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Heat 1-inch canola oil in a heavy skillet. In […]

Broiled Oysters with Bacon and Leeks

Ingredients: 12 oysters (unshucked) 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 leeks, minced (white parts only!) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bread crumbs or matzo meal Directions: Saute the leeks and garlic in 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease until soft. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs and bacon […]

Leek and Mushroom “Scalloped” Oysters

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 2 leeks, thinly sliced (white parts only!) 5 oz shiitake mushroom caps, sliced 1 pint oysters, drained and liquid reserved 1/3 cup half and half 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 sleeve saltines, crushed (about 1 cup) and toasted* […]

Oyster Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 16 oz shucked oysters, drained, liquor reserved 2 slices cooked thick cut bacon, crumbed 1/4 cup butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 cubanelle pepper, diced 1 cayenne pepper, minced 2 tablespoons flour 12 oz evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup […]

Oyster Po’Boy

Ingredients: 16 oz raw, shucked oysters 1-2 cups matzo meal 1 cup superfine flour (like Wondra) 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning hot sauce* 2 eggs, beaten hot sauce romulade 2 pickle spears, diced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup mayo 1/2 teaspoon worchesetershire sauce 1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce* salt pepper 4 hoagie […]

Creamy Oyster Parmesan-Spinach Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups shucked oysters in their liquor 2 garlic cloves, minced juice and zest of ½ lemon ¾ cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon white pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup defrosted chopped frozen spinach 1/4 cup Parmigiana Reggiano To […]

Spicy Fried Oysters

Ingredients: 16 oz shucked, raw “frying size” oysters 2/3 cup Instant Blending Flour 2/3 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 3 1/2 tablespoons garlic-habanero hot sauce* 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon chipotle salt freshly ground black pepper canola oil for frying Directions: Pour the oysters in […]