Five Ways To Add Oysters To Your Thanksgiving

Oysters are such a spectacular add on to large gatherings! Not sure how to add them to your Thanksgiving dinner?

Here are a few ideas:

Oyster Stuffing

• 4 T. butter
• 1 onion diced
• 2 ribs celery diced
• 4 cups stale bread diced
• 1 cup oysters chopped, liquor reserved
• 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
• 2 T. fresh parsley minced
• 1 t. basil
• 1/2 t. paprika
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 cup chicken or garlic broth
• 3 eggs

View Source and Directions here.

Oyster Casserole

• 2 pints fresh jarred oysters (find them in the seafood section)
• 4 cups medium coarse saltine cracker crumbs – about 2 sleeves
• 1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
• 1-1/2 cups half & half
• 1/2 cup oyster liqueur (the liquid in the oyster jars)
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

View Source and Directions here.

Scalloped Oysters

• 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. dry vermouth
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 2 (16-ounce) containers fresh oysters, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons brine
• 20 premium Saltines, crushed (about 1 cup)

View Source and Directions here.

Oyster Dressing

• 2 pints fresh Louisiana oysters in liquid
• 1 lb. ground round
• 10 slices day-old white sandwich bread
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 sticks butter
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt to taste 
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley 
• 2 whole eggs, beaten 
• 3/4 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs 

View Source and Directions here.

Smoked Oyster Dip

• vegetable oil for the pan
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 10 oz fresh baby spinach
• 125 g cream cheese, room temp
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 2 cans (85g) Ocean’s Smoked Oysters in Sunflower Oil, drained (170g total)
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella, divided
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

View Source and Directions here.

We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!