Sydney Rock Oyster Mornay Recipe

Name: Sydney Rock Oyster Mornay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dozen oysters on half shell; 1 cup bechamel sauce; 2 tbsp. grated tasty cheese; 1/2 tsp. French mustard; 1/4 cup cream; milk; Extra grated cheese; 1 cup milk; 1 bay leaf; 1 onion; shallot, finely chopped; 5 whole peppercorns; 1 oz. butter; 2 tbsp. plain flour; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 dozen oysters on half shell
1 cup bechamel sauce
2 tbsp. grated tasty cheese
1/2 tsp. French mustard
1/4 cup cream
milk
Extra grated cheese
1 cup milk
1 bay leaf
1 onion
shallot, finely chopped
5 whole peppercorns
1 oz. butter
2 tbsp. plain flour
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Beat 2 tablespoons of grated cheese into hot bechamel sauce.
2
Add 1/2 tablespoons French mustard and add quarter cup cream or milk.
3
Heat but do not boil.
4
Remove oyster meat from shells and put aside in a clean container.
5
Rinse the oyster shells thoroughly.
6
Place a little sauce on each shell, return the oysters to their shells and cover with more mornay sauce.
7
Sprinkle with cheese and place under grill until lightly browned.
8
Serve at once.
9
Bechamel Sauce: Heat milk slowly on low heat to scolding point with bay leaf, onion (or shallot) and peppercorns.
10
Remove from heat, cover and stand for 7-8 minutes.
11
Melt butter in small heavy saucepan, remove from heat, stir in flour, cook for about one minute.
12
Strain the slightly cooled milk mixture and add all at once to the heavy saucepan.
13
Stir constantly over medium heat until boiling.
14
Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
15
Add cream, salt and pepper to taste.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dozen oysters on half shell, 1 cup bechamel sauce, 2 tbsp. grated tasty cheese, 1/2 tsp. French mustard, and more.

Yes, Sydney Rock Oyster Mornay 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.

Sydney Rock Oyster Mornay

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