Oyster Artichoke Casserole Food

ARTICHOKE AND OYSTER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and add lemon juice. Bring to a boil, add artichokes and cook until artichokes are tender when pierced with a knife through the bottom, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Scrape fleshy part of each leaf into a bowl, discarding leaves. Using a small spoon or knife, remove prickly choke at center of base, then cut base into large chunks, adding it to bowl.
• In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add mushrooms and sauté just until mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid; do not allow pan to dry. Immediately transfer mushrooms and any liquid to a small bowl.
• Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and add 8 tablespoons butter. When butter has melted, add flour and stir until mixture is lightly browned. Add scallions, oysters and their liquor, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until oysters are firm, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9- to 10-inch round shallow baking pan or pie plate, spread artichoke pieces. Top with oyster mixture and mushrooms. Spread with an even layer of bread crumbs. Dot with small pieces of remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot on small plates.

OYSTER-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• reheat oven to 350º.
• Drain oysters and reserve liquid.
• Soak bread cubes in oyster liquid and chicken broth as needed. This mixture should be very moist.
• Warm oysters until they curl. Reserve.
• Saute onions, celery, garlic and green onions in butter.
• Add oysters, artichokes, bread cubes, thyme, salt, pepper and parsley. Cook 10-15 minutes.
• Pour into a 14 x 10 x 2-inch casserole.
• Sprinkle Absinthe and seasoned bread crumbs on top.
• Bake 20-30 minutes.

OYSTERS AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook artichoke hearts as directed on package.
• Place in a flat, buttered casserole.
• Cover with sautéed mushrooms.
• Cook oysters in their liquid until edges begin to curl.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, reserving liquid.
• Melt butter and sauté onion until tender; add parsley and cook a minute.
• Add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Add enough white wine to oyster liquid to make 1 1/2 cups.
• Add seasonings and stir constantly until thick.
• Add oysters and spoon mixture over artichokes and mushrooms.
• Arrange lemon slices over top; add a dash or two of paprika and bake at 350°F about 10 minutes or until bubbling.

LOUISIANA OYSTER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pour the oysters into a shallow 9" pie plate.
• Sprinkle with parsley and onions.
• Scatter the cracker crumbs on top.
• Melt butter and add lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
• Pour mixture over the crumbs and bake 450F until oysters curl slightly and crumbs are brown appro 10-15 minutes.