Oysters Three Ways

Oysters Three Ways

Not an oyster fan, you say? You might change your mind after you try these three ways to prepare and enjoy them! Scroll down for Spinach & Andouille Oysters, Brie & Bacon Oysters, and New Orleans Barbecue Oysters recipes!

Enjoy these Oysters? Check out more of Mama Jen’s recipes in our Growing Up Cajun - Cookbook. You’ll find everything in this cookbook for an authentic Cajun feast, like Mama Jen’s Cajun Cornbread and Cajun Mardi Gras staples, such as Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. From squirrel season to crawfish season, you’ll be inspired by the true flavors of Louisiana.

 

Spinach & Andouille Oysters

Makes 24

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ pound fresh andouille sausage
  • ½ tsp Slap Ya Mama HOT Cajun Seasoning 
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 24 oysters on ½ the shell
  • Slap Ya Mama Green Pepper Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to broil. Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Bring a large dutch oven with salted water to a boil. Add spinach; cook, stirring constantly, just until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain; press to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add Slap Ya Mama HOT Cajun Seasoning; cook stirring frequently, until brown and crumbly, about 15 minutes.
  • Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add wine, and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until wine reduces, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and salt; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Arrange oysters on a prepared pan top each oyster with about 1 tablespoon sausage mixture.
  • Broil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve with Slap Ya Mama Green Pepper Sauce
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Brie & Bacon Oysters

Makes 16

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of bacon
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup minced shallot
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 8oz wheel of Brie
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 cups rock salt
  • 16 fresh oysters on the half shell
  • 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Cook bacon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving one tablespoon drippings in a pan.
  • Add butter to pan; stir in shallot and garlic, and cook until tender. Add wine, and cook until wine evaporates. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add brie, cream cheese, and parmesan, stirring until melted and combined. Stir in Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Preheat oven to 450°. Pour rock salt onto a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Arrange oysters on prepared pan. Top each oyster with about 2 tablespoons of brie sauce and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
  • Bake until browned and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Crumble reserved bacon, and sprinkle over oysters.
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New Orleans Barbecue Oysters

Makes: 12

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to broil. Pour rock salt onto a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire, Slap Ya Mama - Cajun Hot Sauce, Slap Ya Mama - Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, pepper, and kosher salt; cook for 2 minutes. Add beer; cook until reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until combined.
  • Arrange oysters on prepared pan. Divide sauce among oysters.
  • Bake until edges of oysters are curled, 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with rosemary if desired!
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Corn Maque Choux Andouille Braid

Corn Maque Choux Andouille Braid

 

 

This delicious meal was created by Elliott Wilson, the winner of our Slap Ya Mama Virtual Cook-off! His dish was inspired by his wife's Louisiana Roots a this is his own "Creole Cuisine Creation". Give Elliott's Corn Maque Choux Andouille Braid a try, you won't regret it!
For more of Elliott's yummy cooking check out his Instagram @elliotts.table
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Keyword Corn Maque Choux Andouille Braid
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Elliott Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups Frozen Corn
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Onions
  • ½ cup  Chopped Red & Green Bell Peppers
  • 1 tbsp  Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp  Minced Jalapeno
  • 3 tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama Green Pepper Sauce
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 loaves Wewalka Family Style Crust
  • 6 links Andouille Sausage Liks
  • 1 ½ cups Grated White Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Corn Maque Choux Recipe:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. 
  • Add the corn, onions, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeno, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, salt, Slap Ya Mama Green Pepper Sauce, and cook, stirring, until soft, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cream and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Andouille Braid Recipe:

  • Preheat your oven at 400 degrees
  • Flatten out the pizza dough and cut into pieces that will be wrapped around each sausage. Use kitchen scissors to cut wrapped sausage on an angle, careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Take each cut piece and twist it to layover in a “braid”. Sprinkle the braid with some Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning.
  • Now the fun part, take your Corn Maque Choux and spoon it on top of the Andouille braid. 
  • Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top & sprinkle with Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning.
  • Place in the oven for approx 25 min or until the braid is golden brown. 
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Pairs great with salads and green beans! 
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