Oyster Canapés with Horseradish Sour Cream
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Oysters Rockefeller
Serves4
Prep Time10 min
cook Time
1 h
Time to Table70 min
Here’s a fresh take on a traditional New Orleans dish that will be an instant classic with everyone you serve it to.
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Ingredients
3 tbsp (45 mL) melted butter, divided
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme leaves
1 tsp (5 mL) each salt and pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
1 1/2 lb (750 g) baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes, about 4 cups (1 L)
1/4 cup (50 mL) chicken broth
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 cup (250 mL) 5% light cream or half and half
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg
2 cans (85 g each) CLOVER LEAF SMOKED OYSTERS
2 cups (500 mL) packed baby spinach leaves or chopped Swiss chard
1/2 cup (125 mL) each fresh bread crumbs and shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the butter in a large, oven-safe skillet set over medium heat.Add the onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle sugar into the pan. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; cook until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) .
- Stir in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Drain the oysters and reserve 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the juices. Stir the smoked oysters, reserved juices and spinach into the potato mixture.Toss the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining butter until well combined. Sprinkle evenly over top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
Tip: If you don’t own an ovenproof skillet, transfer the potato-oyster mixture to a shallow gratin dish before adding crumb topping.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 | |
| Fat | 28 g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 73% | |
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | |
| Sodium | 1120 mg | 47% |
| Carbohydrate | 53 g | 18% |
| Fibre | 5 g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7 g | |
| Protein | 18 g | |
| Vitamin A | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 50% | |
| Calcium | 35% | |
| Iron | 50% |
Claims per serving
| High Source of Fibre | Excellent Source of Vitamin A |
| Excellent Source of Vitamin C | Excellent Source of Calcium |
| Excellent Source of Iron |
