Oysters Casino (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 55 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 strips bacon |
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature |
1 tablespoon minced shallots |
1 tablespoon chopped roasted red pepper |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
pinch cayenne |
2 dozen oysters, shucked, liquor and bottom shells reserved |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place the bacon on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Cut each strip into 6 equal portions, for a total of 24 pieces.
3. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
4. In a bowl, using a rubber spatula, cream together the butter, shallots, pepper, garlic, parsley, salt, lemon juice, and cayenne.
5. Place the reserved oyster shells on a large sheet pan and place 1 oyster inside of each. Spoon a small amount of oyster liquor onto each oyster, top with 1 teaspoon of the flavored butter and 1 bacon piece. Bake until bubbly and firm, about 15 minutes.
6. Remove the oysters from the oven. Arrange 4 oysters on each of 4 plates and serve immediately.
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