OYSTER PIE WITH LEEKS, BACON AND MASHED POTATOES
Baked with a topping of mashed potatoes and buttered bread crumbs, this hearty oyster dish is reminiscent of oyster chowder or stew. It is a perfect use for larger oysters. Ask your fishmonger to shuck them for you. (It's possible to buy pre-shucked oysters in a jar, but freshly shucked oysters are obviously fresher tasting.) Figure three or four oysters per person.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories pies and tarts, seafood
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until completely tender. Drain potatoes, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Return potatoes to pot, add 2 tablespoons butter and season generously with salt and pepper. Mash well, adding cooking liquid as necessary to thin. Cover and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, render the bacon: Put a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add lardons. After a minute or so, when they begin to sizzle, turn heat to medium and stir them in pan to distribute evenly. Cook for a minute or two, letting bacon soften without browning. When it is just beginning to crisp, tip everything into a fine mesh sieve over a bowl to drain. (Reserve the fat for another purpose.) Set bacon aside.
- Put a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until wilted but still bright green, about 1 minute. Add reserved bacon, thyme, crème fraîche, heavy cream, mustard and cayenne; bring to a simmer. Add oysters and oyster juices, cook 1 minute, then remove from heat. The mixture will be rather soupy.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Transfer oyster mixture to a low-sided casserole dish approximately 9 inches across. Carefully cover the surface with spoonfuls of mashed potatoes in an even layer. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan and dot with butter. Set pan on a baking sheet in case there's overflow while cooking. Bake for about 40 minutes, until you can see the stew simmering at the edges and the top is beautifully browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 650, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 927 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ali Fayaz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The oysters were plump and juicy, and the leeks and bacon added a nice savory flavor. The mashed potatoes on top were the perfect finishing touch.
Deepa Singh
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.
Dr Arshad Hussain
[email protected]I'm not a fan of oysters, but I loved this pie! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the mashed potatoes on top were the perfect finishing touch.
sadeesh kasilingam sadeesh
[email protected]This pie was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The mashed potatoes on top were the perfect finishing touch.
lucky thakur
[email protected]I had some trouble finding fresh oysters, so I used canned oysters instead. The pie still turned out great! I think the canned oysters added a nice briny flavor to the filling.
Sahawat Shah
[email protected]This pie was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less bacon next time.
Nayem Ratul
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The oysters were plump and juicy, and the leeks and bacon added a nice savory flavor. The mashed potatoes on top were the perfect finishing touch.
Matha Agustino
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.
Faried Gamiet
[email protected]I'm not a fan of oysters, but I loved this pie! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the mashed potatoes on top were the perfect finishing touch.
Atugonza Bulasidia
[email protected]This pie was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The mashed potatoes on top were the perfect finishing touch.
Gegeenee Turuu
[email protected]I had some trouble finding fresh oysters, so I used canned oysters instead. The pie still turned out great! I think the canned oysters added a nice briny flavor to the filling.
Sk_Emon_ Kumar
[email protected]This pie was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less bacon next time.
Maha Elmansy
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The oysters are always cooked perfectly and the filling is always creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Amjad Yt
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The mashed potatoes on top were a great addition.
Abdurahmn Mughal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The oysters were plump and juicy, and the leeks and bacon added a nice savory flavor. The mashed potatoes on top were the perfect finishing touch.
Shahbaz Younas133
[email protected]This oyster pie was a hit with my family! The combination of oysters, leeks, bacon, and mashed potatoes was perfect, and the pie crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.