Clams Oysters Casino Recipes

OYSTERS CASINO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small skillet, cook bacon until almost crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
• Place the butter, shallots, bell pepper, celery, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a food processor; mix until well combined, about 20 seconds.
• Spread 1/4 inch rock salt on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
• Place oysters firmly in the hot rock salt. Place 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture on each oyster; top each with bacon. Bake oysters until bubbly, about 12 minutes. Do not overcook. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

MARKET STREET CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine melted butter and flour in oven-proof container and bake at 325 for 30 minutes In large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients except half-and-half.
• Simmer until potatoes are thoroughly cooked.
• Stir butter-flour mixture into chowder and stir until thick.
• Mixture will be slightly less thick than cookie dough.
• Remove chowder from heat.
• Stir in half-and-half until blended.
• Heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Serve immediately.

MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
• Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.