OYSTERS BIENVILLE

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Rock salt, for baking
2 strips bacon, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped white button mushrooms
1/4 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (green parts only)
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley leaves
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 dozen freshly shucked oysters, drained and deeper bottom shell rinsed and reserved for baking

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread a 1/2-inch thick layer of rock salt on a large baking sheet and across the bottoms of 2 large plates. Set aside.
  • Fry the bacon until just crisp in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and butter, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the butter melts. Add the flour, and stirring slowly and constantly, cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk and wine and stir to blend.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, then add the mushrooms and shrimp. Stir and fold to mix and cook until the mixture is thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Parmesan, lemon juice, green onions and parsley and stir to blend.
  • Remove from the heat, add the egg yolk, and blend well. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Arrange the reserved oyster shells on the prepared baking sheet. Put 1 oyster in each shell and top with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sauce, spreading the sauce evenly out to the edges of the shell to completely cover the oyster. (Alternatively, pipe the sauce over the oysters.) Bake until the sauce is lightly browned and the oysters begin to curl around the edges, about 20 minutes.
  • Using tongs or a spatula, carefully transfer the hot shells to the salt-covered plates and serve immediately.

Phiona K06
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This was my first time making Oysters Bienville and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the oysters were cooked perfectly.


Sylvia Johnson
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I love this dish! It's always a hit when I make it for my friends.


Amul Gurung
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.


Kyleline Hurlock
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Mshahid hameed
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I've never had Oysters Bienville before, but I'm glad I tried it. It was a delicious and unique dish.


Alice Ani
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


lucky seyefa
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I'm not a huge fan of oysters, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the oysters were cooked perfectly.


Joseph Tumisho
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise the dish was delicious.


Ove Shil
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Irfan Nafri
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The oysters were plump and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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