Crisp Oyster Toasts Recipe

Name: Crisp Oyster Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal; 20 oysters; 1 loaf French bread; 1/2 stick butter, melted; 4 tbsp. freshly grated Romano; 2 red bell peppers; 2 lg. ripe tomatoes; 3 md. shallots; 1 tsp. garlic puree; 1/2 tsp. pepper mix (equal parts black and red peppers and salt); 1 tbsp. chicken stock; 1/2 stick butter

Servings: persons

1 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
20 oysters
1 loaf French bread
1/2 stick butter, melted
4 tbsp. freshly grated Romano
2 red bell peppers
2 lg. ripe tomatoes
3 md. shallots
1 tsp. garlic puree
1/2 tsp. pepper mix (equal parts black and red peppers and salt)
1 tbsp. chicken stock
1/2 stick butter

1
Roasted pepper sauce: Roast peppers, tomatoes and shallots in 450F oven until charred.
2
Remove from oven and let cool.
3
Peel off skins and place peeled vegetables in food processor.
4
Add garlic puree and pepper mix.
5
Process about 5 minutes.
6
Pour sauce into heavy 2-quart pan; add stock and butter.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
9
Oyster toasts: In heavy pot, heat enough oil to deep-fry oysters to 360F.
10
Before cooking, rinse oysters in cool water; dip in cornmeal.
11
Deep-fry oysters 3 to 4 minutes.
12
Drain on paper towels.
13
Cut French bread into 20 (1/4-inch thick) rounds.
14
Brush with melted butter and toast under broiler until lightly browned.
15
To serve: Pour enough roasted pepper sauce on a platter to cover bottom.
16
Place prepared toasts on top of sauce.
17
Put a fried oyster on top of each toast.
18
Pour a small amount of remaining pepper sauce on top of each oyster.
19
Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal, 20 oysters, 1 loaf French bread, 1/2 stick butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Crisp Oyster Toasts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crisp Oyster Toasts

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