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Southern Oyster Casserole

Oysters sautéed with scallions, peppers, and mushrooms in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, topped with bread crumbs and broiled golden.

SouthernSeafoodIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 2 quart oysters
  • 0.3 lb butter, divided
  • 3 whole scallions, chopped
  • 1 whole green or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 0.5 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 0.3 cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat broiler. Grease a 9x13-inch ovenproof dish. Drain oysters and set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy casserole. Add scallions and pepper; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and oysters; sauté 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour. Add cream and stir until boiling and thick. Add Parmesan.

  4. 4

    Stir cheese sauce into oyster mixture. Season with nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Pour into prepared dish, top with bread crumbs, and dot with remaining butter. Broil until browned and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Tags

seafoodcasseroleSouthernoystersParmesancream