Oysters Remick Food

BAKED OYSTERS REMICK

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise with chili sauce, mustard, paprika and Tabasco.
• Dip oysters into seasoned mayonnaise until thoroughly coated. Return oysters to their shells or place them in a buttered gratin dish big enough to hold the plump oysters.
• Top each oyster with a square of bacon and place under broiler for 5 minutes or until bacon is cooked. The amount of time is dependent on your broiler. I have several settings.
• Remove and sprinkle bread crumbs and return to the oven and broil for additional 1-2 minutes until bread crumbs are browned.
• Garnish with parsley and slice of lemon or lime before serving.

BROILED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Drain oysters or shuck and save deep shell side.
• Place drained oysters in a shallow buttered pan.
• Or place shucked oysters on shell with some of saved liquor.
• Whisk together, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne (just a few grains),and paprika.
• Pour mixture over oysters, either panned or shucked.
• If doing on half shell, place them on a cookie sheet.
• Place pan or cookie sheet under broiler until the oysters are plump, about 5 minutes, do not overcook.
• Serve immediately, with parsley sprinkled over and lemon slices.
• Serve panned oysters on hot buttered toast, toast should be crisp, great appy.
• Served on half shell makes a great first course for a dinner party, Place 2, even 3 on each shell.

ITALIAN BAKED OYSTERS

Steps:

• PREHEAT THE OVEN to 450°F.
• DIVIDE THE OYSTERS among individual gratin dishes.
• Combine the olive oil and butter in a small pan and gently heat just until the butter has melted.
• In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs, green onion, parsley, tarragon, garlic, and cayenne with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the olive oil/butter mixture over the crumbs and stir to mix well.
• SPRINKLE THE TOPPING over the oysters and set the dishes on a baking sheet for easy handling.
• Bake the oysters until the crumbs are lightly browned and the oysters are plump, 12 to 15 minutes.