BAKED OYSTERS ITALIAN-STYLE WITH CIABATTA CROUTON

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Baked Oysters Italian-Style with Ciabatta Crouton image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup whole garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup soft-cooked white beans
2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 pound finely diced pancetta, cooked until crispy, then drained, fat reserved
Red pepper flakes
8 (1/4-inch) slices ciabatta or other Italian-style bread
1 pint shucked oysters (approximately 24)
1 tablespoon butter
1 to 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped mixed herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and sage
1/4 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the croutons: In a small saucepan, over low heat, gently cook garlic in oil and wine until tender and golden. Remove garlic cloves and place in a food processor. To the juices in the pan, add enough olive oil to give you 1/4 cup of liquid. Add white beans, sherry vinegar, and lemon juice to the food processor and puree. With the motor running, add in garlic/olive oil mixture. Remove from processor and stir in crispy pancetta, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Spread mixture on bread slices and broil or toast in a hot oven until heated and slightly bubbly.
  • For the oysters: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put oysters into a bowl and check for bits of shell. Butter the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch pie pan and place oysters in pan. Mix the bread crumbs with all remaining ingredients and distribute evenly over the oysters, patting a little. Place pan in the hot oven and bake for about six to eight minutes or until crumbs are brown and bubbling. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
  • To serve: Mound a serving of oysters attractively on each plate and flank with two croutons.

Semi Tamanivalu
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Henry Roeters
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These baked oysters are a delicious and elegant dish.


Tiffany Chastain
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite!


Altafhusain Rahimoon
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Asare Jessica
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Amina Abdullahi
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I was impressed with how quickly this dish came together.


Sathe Akter
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The oysters were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful.


RS Ray Rani
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I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Jennifer Malouf
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing!


Mbalenhle Khanye
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I followed the recipe step-by-step and the oysters came out perfect.


Sheena Laghari
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The combination of garlic, butter, and herbs was divine.


Afridibilal Afridibilal333
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I've tried many baked oyster recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Dan Majoni
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Yasir Baloch
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal.


Brittany Patrick
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I followed the recipe exactly and the oysters turned out perfectly cooked, with a tender and juicy texture.


Mohamed Malan Johnson
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The ciabatta croutons were the perfect addition, adding a nice crunch to the dish.


Matthew Lamb
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These baked oysters were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the delicious combination of flavors.