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Oyster Omelet Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

Creamy oyster sauce makes a fabulous filling for omelets. The juice from the fresh oysters is called the liquor, and make sure you retain it. This heirloom recipe is fast and easy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 fresh oysters, shucked, liquor retained
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 3 Tablespoons cream
  • 3 Tablespoons reserved strained oyster liquor
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Preparation:

Strain the liquor from the oysters and retain for the sauce. Roughly chop the oysters and set aside.

To make the oyster filling: Heat butter in a 2-quart saucepan and stir in flour until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in cream, oyster liquor, salt, and pepper. Continue to gently heat until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chopped oysters, simmer an additional 2 minutes, and keep warm.

Whisk together eggs and chives. Prepare 4 omelets, filling with the oyster sauce, and serve hot.

Yield: 4 servings

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