Louisiana Oyster Stew

4 tbsp whole butter
½ diced onion
½ diced green bell pepper
1 diced rib of celery
3 tbsp flour
1 c chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
1 pt heavy whipping cream
½ pt oysters w/ juice
1 tsp red pepper
¼ tsp each white pepper, dried basil,...

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Charbroiled Oysters

1 pinch Kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
4 Tbsp. Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
1 pinch cayenne 
1 pinch white pepper
1 spritz lemon juice
1 tsp. Italian parsley, minced...

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Oyster Po’boy

Canola oil, for frying
2 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tbsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1½ tsp. onion powder
¾ tsp. dried thyme
¾ tsp. dried rosemary...

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Oysters on the Half Shell

36 shucked fresh oysters, in their bottom shells with their juices
3 lemons
Cheesecloth for making 6 lemon wraps
Crushed ice
Fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish
Louisiana-style hot pepper sauce, optional* dipping sauce (Use your favorite cocktail or mignonette...

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Oysters en Brochette

18 thick slices bacon
36 shucked fresh oysters
4 wood or metal skewers (the brochettes)
2 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper
1 gallon vegetable oil
1 recipe meunière butter
6 toast points
Lemon...

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Oysters Bordelaise

24 shucked fresh oysters
the juices (liquor) from the oysters
4 servings fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
½ cup mushroom slices
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped...

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