Oyster Bombs Recipes

ROASTED OYSTERS WITH GARLIC-PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Make the garlic-parsley butter: Puree the butter, parsley, shallots, lemon zest, roasted garlic and a little salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Open the oysters with an oyster knife. Divide the oysters among small baking dishes lined with baguette slices. Place a heaping teaspoon of garlic-parsley butter on each oyster. Roast the oysters until the butter is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

PAN FRIED OYSTERS RECIPE:

Steps:

• Place shucked oysters in a colander to drain.
• Dip drained oysters in beaten eggs, and then in bread crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper (coating each oyster thoroughly). Set aside to dry at least 1/2 hour.
• NOTE: An easy way to coat the oysters with the bread crumbs is to place the crumbs in a resealable plastic bag, add egg-dipped oysters, seal bag, and then gently shake.
• Breading the oysters.
• Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan (I like to use my cast-iron frying pan) to 370 degrees F. or until quite hot.
• Fry oysters until golden brown on one side, then turn over each oysters carefully to brown the other side, approximately 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Fry oyster until golden brown and edges are curled. Do not overcook or overcrowd in frying pan. Remove from frying pan and serve immediately.
• Serve with Lemons Wedges, Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and/or your favorite hot sauce.
• Our favorite way to eat pan-fried oysters: Place an oyster (or oysters) on a slice of good-quality French bread, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on the oyster, and then add your favorite hot sauce. So good!
• Makes 2 servings.

OYSTER BOMBS

Steps:

• 1. Cut 12 pieces of aluminum foil to 5x5 ins, or close. Place one pieces of sliced garlic in the middle.
• 2. Add a half slice of slightly precooked bacon on top.
• 3. Place another slice of garlic and one oyster on top of bacon.
• 4. Roll bacon around oyster and place cut sides down on foil.
• 5. Add one piece of butter and a dash of seasoning.
• 6. Gather the four corners of foil to make a cup. Be sure to leave a opening for steam to vent.
• 7. Cook 10 minutes on a 350 grill and enjoy!
• 8. They're ready! Serve hot and be careful these are addicting! And, of course, you can always add a dash or two of your favorite hot sauce.

SPICY GARLIC SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS WITH GLASS NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms, and rinse them to remove any dirt.
• Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies to a small heatproof bowl. Set aside.
• When the water is boiling, add the mung bean vermicelli. You'll see them soften immediately when they hit the hot liquid. Remove the noodles with a strainer or pasta spoon, drain, and set aside.
• Add the mushrooms to the boiling water, and blanch until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Drain, and when they're cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to score the mushrooms with a crisscross pattern, cutting deep into the mushroom without slicing all the way through. Brush the mushrooms with oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce.
• Take a small amount of the glass noodles, forming it into a nest around your index and middle fingers. Place on top of each mushroom.
• Heat the oil in a small saucepan until it's shimmering. Pour about 1 tablespoon of the oil over the garlic and chilies, and set the rest of the oil back on the stove to keep warm.
• Add the light soy sauce, hot water, and sugar to the garlic/chili mixture. Stir until combined, and spoon over the top of the noodles on each mushroom. Drizzle any remaining sauce evenly over the mushrooms as well.
• Heat up your oil again until it's shimmering, and carefully pour a small amount over each mushroom. Any garlic on the noodles should sizzle on contact. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.