Perfect Oyster Bake for Sunday Brunch

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A glass dish of oysters blanketed in creamy white sauce, richly garnished with parsley. This baked oyster recipe comes to life with lemon slices, eggs, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic bulbs, and empty oyster shells artfully arranged on the wooden surface.

Perfect Oyster Bake for Sunday Brunch

Oysters Mornay is a cheesy, creamy oyster bake is the perfect dish for a cozy Sunday brunch. Made with fresh oysters, garlic, butter, and topped with crispy breadcrumbs, it brings the comforting flavors of the sea to your table. Simple yet indulgent, it’s a family favorite that’s sure to make your mornings extra special.

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American, French

Keyword Oyster Bake Recipe

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 775kcal

Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

oyster knife

Ingredients

For Oysters:

12 oysters
3 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup canola oil 60 ml
½ cup bread crumbs 125 ml
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 125 ml
3 large egg yolks
2 TBs lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅓ cup butter, melted 75 ml

For Mornay sauce:

¼ cup butter 60 ml
¼ cup flour 60 ml
2 cups warm milk 500 ml
1 teaspoon ground cloves
salt and pepper
¼ cup whipping cream 60 ml
1 cup grated Emmental cheese 250 ml

Instructions

To make oysters:

Preheat oven to 375F. Scrub and clean oysters and rinse them under cold, running water. To open oysters, comfortably hold an oyster, cup-side down, in one hand, preferably wrapped in a towel. Insert an oyster knife into the opening and run it from top to bottom of the hinge a few times to open. If this doesn't work, try twisting the knife in the center of the hinge. Remove the top shell of each oyster. Clean the oyster flesh from any remaining grit.
Slip the oyster knife under the oyster meat, loosening and removing it. Discard liquid. Keep meat intact, and set it aside. Keep bottom shells for baking.
In a saute pan over medium-low heat, saute garlic in oil for 1 min, until soft and fragrant. Set aside.
Arrange empty oyster shells on baking tray.
In a small bowl, combine garlic, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Pour butter over-top and mix to combine.
Divide breadcrumb mixture between the oyster shells. Top each with reserved oyster meat. Cover with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake oysters for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown.

To make Mornay sauce:

Meanwhile, prepare Mornay sauce. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour, constantly whisking, and cook for approximately 1 minute until a roux forms and turns golden brown. Slowly add milk and continue whisking until mixture is smooth and creamy. Add cloves, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Turn heat to low and add cream, until mixture can coat the back of a spoon. Add Emmental cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese ahs completely melted, and then remove from heat.

To serve:

Drizzle oysters with the sauce and serve Brunch Oyster Bake immediately.
Leftover sauce will keep in the fridge for 2 days.

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