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Cocktail Hour with Oysters – #SundaySupper

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I have oysters on the brain.

Maybe it’s just that time of the year. Cooler weather. The holidays. I don’t know. This is just a good time of the year for oyster lovers in south Louisiana.

So, when I was invited to participate in a virtual progressive dinner with several amazing foodies, I offered to bring along the oysters.

Ideally, the oysters used for the following recipes should be freshly shucked. I enjoy shucking oysters, so that wouldn’t be a problem for me. However, to save time (and to avoid a mess) you can always buy your oysters already shucked.

I am very happy to be sharing this #SundaySupper with these fine foodies. After enjoying my “Bayou Mary” Oyster Shooters and raw and grilled oysters, make sure you progress to the other foodie blogs for a taste of the goodness they are all bringing to the table.

Bon appetit!

“Bayou Mary” Oyster Shooters

This cocktail works best if you first make a batch of Bayou Mary (my twist on the classic Bloody Mary). You could make these shooters to order, but it’s more expedient to make them in batches… especially for a party.

Ingredients for the Bayou Mary

  • 1 quart tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Tabasco
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated horseradish
  • Dash of cayenne
  • Dash of kosher salt
  • Dash of freshly cracked black pepper

Combine all ingredients to taste. Then chill until ready to use.

Bayou Mary Oyster Shooters

  • 1 freshly shucked raw oyster (with its liquor)
  • 1/2 to 1 ounce of quality vodka (store in freezer until ready to use)
  • 1/2 to 1 ounce Bayou Mary
  • Squeeze of lemon

In a chilled shot glass (or a martini glass), add the Bayou Mary, then the vodka. Top with the oyster and its liquor. Finish it off with a squeeze of lemon.

Cheers!

Cocktail Sauce for Raw Oysters

When it comes to cocktail sauce for raw oysters, usually everybody wants to make their own. But, here are the ingredients for making a batch of it for a party. Just mix it all together, according to taste. Spoon some of the cocktail sauce on a freshly shucked oyster, then slurp it down and enjoy!

  • Ketchup
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly grated horseradish
  • Tabasco Hot Sauce

“Grilled” Oysters

This is a great appetizer. And if you don’t have a grill, no worries! You can also make this dish in the oven.

In the past we have used oyster shells on the grill, metal muffin pans on the grill, and even a stoneware muffin pan in the oven. These oysters are always a hit.

Below are the directions for preparing these oysters in an oven. Currently, my grill is out of commission… so I’m stuck with the oven. But the oven method works just fine.

In a small saucepan, melt a stick of butter at low heat. Add generous amounts of the following: fresh chopped garlic, Louisiana Hot Sauce, fresh lemon juice, and green onions (the green onions act as “flavor catchers” in this intensely poignant sauce!). Bring up the heat a bit to a simmer. Add a splash or two of whatever (good) beer you may have open. Beer pairs so well with Louisiana oysters!

This sauce says, “WOW!”

Adjust to your liking. Just remember that it should zing!

Add sauce to the bottom of muffin tin compartments. Add an oyster to each compartment. Top with grated hard cheese (Romano or Parmesan) and a touch of chopped parsley for looks. Cook at 450 until the cheese is bubbly.

Dive in as soon as the oysters come out of the oven. We arm ourselves with bamboo skewers. Attack and repeat.

It’s also good to have some good, light French bread on hand. You won’t want to leave a drop of the sauce behind. The French bread is good at sopping up every drop of deliciousness. Every. Single. Drop.

Enjoy!

Don’t forget to move on to the next “house” in this progressive dinner. You’ll find more from the participants below. You can also join us on Twitter by using the hashtag #SundaySupper.

Laissez les bon temps roulez!



About Jeff Young

Jeff Young, perhaps better known as The Catholic Foodie, is an author, blogger, radio host and podcaster. He is the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast where he provides "Catholic culinary inspiration to help you grow in faith around the table." Jeff hosts a daily radio show – The Catholic Foodie Show – on BreadboxMedia.com, and he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Community Radio 690AM (New Orleans) and 1380AM (Baton Rouge). Jeff is a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and a contributing author of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, published by Ave Maria Press. Jeff is also a contributing author of The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Ave Maria Press. Jeff Young is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. Jeff has spoken on topics ranging from "growing in faith around the table" to "using social media in the New Evangelization." Jeff's first book, Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, published by Liguori Publications is now available. With 78 recipes and stories of faith and family (including his travels to the Holy Land), the book is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and to gather your family around the table. The book is available on Amazon.com, Liguori.org, and wherever good Catholic books are sold.

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  1. BigFatBaker

    January 8, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Oh my gosh I am totally drooling over the grilled oysters. Those with some fresh french bread….YUM! The bayou mary oysters sound mighty delicious too… I can imagine my mom going crazy for those! I am so glad you were able to join us because our dinner wouldn’t be the same with out your apps! 

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    • Jeff Young

      January 8, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      Thank you so much! This is really fun! My first progressive dinner… and my first virtual progressive dinner. Only wish we could actually EAT all this good food!

      Reply
  2. Val

    January 8, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Jeff ~ I am sooooo making these oyster dishes! They all look awesome!!!! I’m definitely droooooling!

    Reply
  3. Sunithi Selvaraj

    January 9, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Must confess I have never tried making oysters before. Have enjoyed eating them out at fancy restaurants & must say these look very fancy. Easy directions too. Maybe will pick some up and try the recipe. Looks Delish !

    Reply

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Jeff Young, perhaps better known as The Catholic Foodie, is an author, blogger, radio host and podcaster. He is the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast where he provides "Catholic culinary inspiration to help you grow in faith around the table." Jeff hosts a daily radio show – The Catholic Foodie Show – on BreadboxMedia.com, and he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Community Radio 690AM (New Orleans) and 1380AM (Baton Rouge). Jeff is a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and a contributing author of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, published by Ave Maria Press. Jeff is also a contributing author of The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Ave Maria Press. Jeff Young is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. Jeff has spoken on topics ranging from "growing in faith around the table" to "using social media in the New Evangelization." Jeff's first book, Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, published by Liguori Publications is now available. With 78 recipes and stories of faith and family (including his travels to the Holy Land), the book is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and to gather your family around the table. The book is available on Amazon.com, Liguori.org, and wherever good Catholic books are sold. Read More…

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