Description
Casino is a classic oyster dish topped with a flavorful mixture of bacon, bell peppers, shallots, and herbs, then broiled to perfection. This elegant appetizer is perfect for special occasions or as part of a seafood platter.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 fresh oysters on the half shell
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Topping:
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Broiler: Set the broiler to high. Arrange the oysters on a baking sheet lined with rock salt or crumpled foil.
- Mix Topping: In a small bowl, combine diced peppers, shallot, butter, lemon juice, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Topping: Spoon the mixture over each oyster. Top with crumbled bacon.
- Broil: Broil for 4-5 minutes until edges curl and topping bubbles and browns slightly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use freshly shucked oysters for best flavor.
- To prepare ahead, store topping separately and assemble just before broiling.
- Serve as an elegant appetizer or seafood platter addition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
