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
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.
New Orleans Barbecue Oysters
Makes: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups rock salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- juice of one lemon
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Slap Ya Mama - Cajun Hot Sauce
- 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama - Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup amber beer
- 12 fresh oysters on ½ shell
- Garnish: roughly chopped fresh rosemary
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!