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Oysters Carnival Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
5 c onions, minced
1/2 T garlic, minced
1 bay leaf, minced
4 stalks celery, minced
1/2 t thyme leaves
10 T butter
4 dozen oysters, strained (reserve the liquor) and chopped
1-1/2 c bread crumbs
36 oyster half shells, boiled and scrubbed
18 strips bacon, precooked and crispy, but not too brown, drained, with each strip cut in half
6 lemon wedges for garnish
Directions:
Directions:
In an iron skillet saute the minced onion, garlic, bay, celery and thyme in 6 T of the butter for about 15 minutes. Add the chopped oysters. Moisten 1 c. of the bread crumbs with about 1 c. of the oyster liquor. Add to the above. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add 4 T butter and cook until the butter is melted.

Fill the oyster shells with the mixture, and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 c of bread crumbs over the top. Top with bacon pieces. To serve, heat the oysters in a 375º F oven for 10-15 minutes or until hot. Serve 6 oysters per portion, and garnish each platter with a lemon wedge.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Chef Warren LeRuth is one of New Orleans' legendary chefs, and his former West Bank Restaurant is missed.

 

 

 

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