Monday, January 16, 2012

Oysters Bienville & Cheddar Bacon Oysters

Rue Bienville is in the French Quarter of New Orleans.  Now you see why oysters always take me back there!

12 oysters, shucked
1/2 cup minced white onion
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 tbs. pureed garlic
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
 1/4 cup fresh tarragon
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup shrimp cooked, diced
1/2 cup bay scallops, cooked

Sauté vegetables and garlic in olive oil until tender, add chicken stock and white wine, reduces by 1/2.  Add heavy cream and fresh herbs, simmer for 5 minutes.  Thicken with cornstarch and water (slurry).  Add cooked seafood.
Broil oysters in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
Top with sauce and serve with French bread slices.

Cheddar Bacon Oysters

A very simple and tasty recipe.
12 oysters, shucked
12 pieces bacon, cut slightly larger than oysters
12 oyster sized pieces of cheddar

Top oysters with bacon and broil in preheated 350 degree oven until bacon is crispy.  About 10 minutes.  Top with cheddar and melt.  Serve with saltines.

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