BAKED OYSTERS ITALIAN-STYLE WITH CIABATTA CROUTON

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Baked Oysters Italian-Style with Ciabatta Crouton image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup whole garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup soft-cooked white beans
2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 pound finely diced pancetta, cooked until crispy, then drained, fat reserved
Red pepper flakes
8 (1/4-inch) slices ciabatta or other Italian-style bread
1 pint shucked oysters (approximately 24)
1 tablespoon butter
1 to 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped mixed herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and sage
1/4 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the croutons: In a small saucepan, over low heat, gently cook garlic in oil and wine until tender and golden. Remove garlic cloves and place in a food processor. To the juices in the pan, add enough olive oil to give you 1/4 cup of liquid. Add white beans, sherry vinegar, and lemon juice to the food processor and puree. With the motor running, add in garlic/olive oil mixture. Remove from processor and stir in crispy pancetta, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Spread mixture on bread slices and broil or toast in a hot oven until heated and slightly bubbly.
  • For the oysters: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put oysters into a bowl and check for bits of shell. Butter the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch pie pan and place oysters in pan. Mix the bread crumbs with all remaining ingredients and distribute evenly over the oysters, patting a little. Place pan in the hot oven and bake for about six to eight minutes or until crumbs are brown and bubbling. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
  • To serve: Mound a serving of oysters attractively on each plate and flank with two croutons.

Patan Farook khan kuwait
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These oysters were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Jenine Jenell Hermanus
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These oysters were delicious! The bread crumbs added a nice crunch, and the oysters were cooked perfectly.


masud korim
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I made these oysters for a party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Abhishek Jha
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These oysters were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Rohit Tamang
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I've made these oysters several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


GPG
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These oysters were delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the oysters were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Roobot Eassin
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I made these oysters for my husband for his birthday, and he loved them! He said they were the best oysters he's ever had.


Miriam Mutua
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These oysters were so good! I loved the crispy bread crumbs on top. I will definitely be making these again.


Wesley Uzzell
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I'm not usually a fan of oysters, but these were amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the oysters were cooked to perfection.


Okonkwo Chimaobi
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I made these oysters for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow, and the oysters turned out perfectly.


King Parks
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These baked oysters were absolutely delicious! The Italian-style flavors were perfect, and the ciabatta croutons added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again.