Hot Oyster Surprise Recipe

Name: Hot Oyster Surprise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 doz. fresh oysters; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt (optional); 1/2 c. olive or canola oil; 1 tsp. allspice; pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 can or jar jalapeno peppers, cut into strips; 3 cloves garlic, broiled and chopped; or microwave 1 minute on paper plate; peel and microwave 2 minutes until soft, then chop; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 4 onions, chopped fine; 1 c. vinegar; 1 tsp. black pepper

Servings: persons

3 doz. fresh oysters
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt (optional)
1/2 c. olive or canola oil
1 tsp. allspice
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 can or jar jalapeno peppers, cut into strips
3 cloves garlic, broiled and chopped; or microwave 1 minute on paper plate; peel and microwave 2 minutes until soft, then chop
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 onions, chopped fine
1 c. vinegar
1 tsp. black pepper

1
Shell and clean oysters; put in pot with 1 cup water, lemon juice and half of the salt; simmer about 5 minutes.
2
Soak the onions in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water with 1/2 of the salt for about 5 minutes.
3
Drain well and saute in oil about 3 minutes. Then add to oysters; add vinegar, allspice, pepper, garlic, jalapeno peppers and 1 tablespoon jalapeno juice.
4
Cover and let stand 24 hours.
5
Serve with crackers and Tabasco sauce or other hot red sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 doz. fresh oysters, 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt (optional), 1/2 c. olive or canola oil, 1 tsp. allspice, and more.

Yes, Hot Oyster Surprise 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.

Hot Oyster Surprise

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