Oysters Bienville Recipe

Name: Oysters Bienville
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup finely chopped mushroom; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup brandy; 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced garlic; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup heavy cream; 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon flour; 4 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs; 12 lb boiled shrimp, finely diced; ¼ cup finely minced parsley; 2 dozen oysters, on the half shell drained; rock salt

Servings: persons

⅔ cup finely chopped mushroom
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup brandy
1 ½ teaspoons finely minced garlic
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon flour
4 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
12 lb boiled shrimp, finely diced
¼ cup finely minced parsley
2 dozen oysters, on the half shell drained
rock salt

1
Shuck oysters and reserve meat; save shells.
2
Thoroughly wash oyster shells and pat dry.
3
In a large, heavy saucepan, sautee the mushrooms in the oil.
4
Remove from pan and set aside.
5
Melt the butter and sautee garlic and shallots until tender.
6
Add the shrimp, then sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly.
7
Add the mushrooms.
8
Continue stirring and add brandy to deglaze pan.
9
Stir in the cream and cook until smooth.
10
Add the cheese, bread crumbs, parsley; salt, pepper and cayenne.
11
If the mixture is too thick, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk and whisk to blend.
12
Remove from heat, allow to cool then refrigerate for about 1 1/2 hours.
13
In a saucepan, simmer oysters in water just until edges curl.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Spread rock salt in a layer about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep over the bottom of 4 pie pans.
16
Put oysters on shells and place six in each pan of rock salt.
17
Spoon one heaping tablespoon of sauce over each oyster.
18
Broil until golden brown and bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.

1771

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

340

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup finely chopped mushroom, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Oysters Bienville 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.

Oysters Bienville

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