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Antoine's Oysters Bonne Femme Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Put oysters & their liquor in a small saucepan & let simmer carefully about 10-12 mins.
Step #2 Keep oysters warm; strain off liquor & reserve.
Step #3 Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step #4 Butter either a one quart souffle dish or six 1/2 c ramekins.
Step #5 Melt the butter in a saute pan & stir in the flour.
Step #6 Cook flour & butter & butter together over med-heat/flame, stirring every once in awhile, until the mixture becomes foamy.
Step #7 Add the reserved oyster liquor, white wine, green onion, parsley, salt & pepper.
Step #8 Bring mixture to a boil then lower heat & let simmer for 15 mins.
Step #9 Fold in the oysters & crabmeat carefully.
Step #10 pour the mixture into the souffle dish or the individual ramekins.
Step #11 Combine the cheeses & breadcrumbs & sprinkle it over the oyster mixture.
Step #12 Bake for 20 mins (less if using the individual ramekins) or until cheese is melted & begins to brown.
Step #13 Remove from oven & serve as soon as possible.
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