Oysters Bienville

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A wonderful oyster dish from the heart of the south, new orleans. this would also make a memorable appetizer.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 400f.

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Make the roux by mixing the flour and butter together.

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Cook slowly and stir constantly , taking care not to scorch until mixture is peanut butter colored.

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Melt the 1 / 4 cup butter in a saute pan.

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Add onion , green onion , celery and mushrooms.

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Cook until onion becomes transparent , but not brown.

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Add the garlic and shrimp.

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Simmer for ten minutes.

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Add seasonings , white wine , lemon juice and cream.

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Add the roux a bit at a time until the sauce thickens.

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Stir in the bread crumbs.

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Set aside.

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Place rock salt in a large baking pan (or several smaller ones.

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Nestle the oysters in the shell securely into the rock salt.

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Cover each oyster with the sauce and bake for ten minutes , or until the oysters heat through and the sauce browns slightly.

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Serve while hot.

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Ingredients

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butter, flour, onion, green onion, celery, fresh mushrooms, garlic cloves, small shrimp, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, angostura bitters, tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, white wine, fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, breadcrumbs, oysters, rock salt