Dec 06
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Whistling Oyster Dip
Posted by Taylor Shellfish
Named for the famous "Whistling Oyster," of London who, during the 1840s was triumphantly displayed at the Drury Lane Oyster House where he/she was discovered, this tasty dip is delicious on crackers or crostini or used as a dip for fresh vegetables, including celery, carrots, cauliflower, and jicama.
Whistling Oyster Dip
Makes approximately 2 cups
Ingredients
- 12 large shucked oysters
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Dash of hot sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Bring the wine to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce to a simmer and drop in the oysters
- Cook about 3 minutes, or until the oysters begin to plump
- Drain and coarsely chop the oysters
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy
- Add the sour cream, mixing well
- Stir in the green onion, thyme, parsley, and capers, mixing well
- Gently fold in the oysters
- Season to taste with hot sauce and black pepper
- Transfer to a serving bowl
- Serve at room temperature
Recipe coutesy Bill Whitbeck via The Whistling Oyster tavern in Quilcene, WA from The Joy of Oysters