Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread Recipe

Name: Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced shallot; 1/2 cup minced celery plus 3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 32 shucked oysters, reserving 1 1/4 cups of the liquor, strained; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon ground celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; 8 squares of corn bread, split, toasted, and buttered

Servings: persons

1/2 cup minced shallot
1/2 cup minced celery plus 3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
32 shucked oysters, reserving 1 1/4 cups of the liquor, strained
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
8 squares of corn bread, split, toasted, and buttered

1
In a large heavy saucepan cook the shallots and the minced celery in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, add the flour, and cook the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes.
2
Stir in the reserved oyster liquor, milk, and cream, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and simmer it, stirring, for 3 minutes.
3
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, cayenne, oysters, and salt to taste, simmer the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the edges of the oysters curl, and stir in the celery leaves.Arrange a bottom half of a corn bread square on each of 8 heated plates, spoon the creamed oysters over the bottom halves, and top them with the remaining halves.

1644

kcal

Calories

179

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup minced shallot, 1/2 cup minced celery plus 3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves, 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread

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