From theLowcountrytoNew Orleans, countless Southern communities are slurping up half-shells.
Althoughoysterscan be a bit divisive, those who love them really love them.
Best of all, they don’t require much fuss to be truly great.
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Focus on finding the best quality oysters from your local fishmongerour simple oyster recipes will take it from there.
Once you master these oyster preparations, you’ll be ready tohost your very own oyster roastat home.
Serve them on a tray of rock salt for a simple and impressive presentation.
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It calls forminimal ingredientsso the oysters can play a starring role.
Serve with tartar or cocktail sauce.
Broiled Oysters with Tasso Breadcrumbs
Talk about a small bite that punches above its weight.
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With a crown of Tasso Breadcrumbs, these oysters are downright unforgettable.
If you’re not, it’s about time you tried it.
This recipe uses self-rising flour and corn flour for a perfectly crunchy coating.
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Serve withchunks of cornbreadto soak up every drop of the broth.
Oysters Rockefeller
Any oyster lover who hasn’t had Oysters Rockefeller isn’t a true oyster lover.
Classic Oyster Stew
There are countless versions of this simple, elegant stew.
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