Steamed Oysters with White Wine-Shallot Liqueur

For this appetizer, oysters are steamed in seasoned liquid, and served drizzled with a white wine-shallot mixture with onion & bell pepper.

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Ingredients:

• WHITE WINE & SHALLOT LIQUEUR:
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/3 cup minced shallots
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• OYSTERS:
• One dozen oysters on the half shell
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• One clove garlic, whole
• One bay leaf
• Generous sprinkle of sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning

Method

For the Liqueur: Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat until hot; reduce heat and keep warm while waiting for oysters to steam in another pot. For the Oysters: In another large pot, add about 3 cups of water, 1/2 cup white wine, 1 clove of garlic, bay leaf, sweet Hungarian paprika and Old Bay Seasoning to pot. Bring to boil. Add oysters to this boiling pot and steam for approximately 5-10 minutes. Remove oysters from pot and plate them on a warmed serving dish. Add 1/2 cup of the liquid mixture from the oyster pot into the prepared liqueur. Mix together. Spoon generously over the oysters.

Notes: Serve with crusty French bread for dipping.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: dnoel1724467
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