Get Shucked! – Dress to Impress this Summer: Recipes to Celebrate Oysters on the Half Shell

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With nearly 2 billion pounds of oysters enjoyed worldwide, it’s little wonder that this sensational seafood celebrates not one, but two foodie holidays each year. You may also not know there are over 100 species of oysters. What’s more, west and east coast USA oysters have different taste. On the west coast, oysters are smaller, milder, and saltier than the east coast types that are creamy in texture and sweet in flavor. While you can celebrate National Oyster Day on August 5th by including them in many dishes, you can also enjoy them on the half shell. Not that you need an excuse to tuck into these marvelous mollusks rich in vitamins B12 and A. But oysters on the half shell are such a popular appetizer that every year, on March 31st, the nation celebrates National Oysters on the Half Shell. So, if you want to dress to impress, get shucked and discover 40 recipes to celebrate oysters on the half shell. Introduction 1. How to Shuck an Oyster 2. Baked Oysters with Brie Sauce 3. Baked Oysters with Pesto Butter 4. Baked Oysters with Salsa, Feta, and Parmesan 5. Bloody Mary Oysters on the Half Shell 6. Blue Cheese Oysters 7. Breadcrumb Baked Oysters 8. Cajun Crawfish Stuffed Fried Stuffed Oysters on the Half Shell 9. Cava Dressed Oysters with Crispy Jamon 10. Chorizo Oysters with Basil Dressing 11. Cocktail Oysters 12. Deep-Fried Oysters with Blue Cheese Dip and BBQ sauce 13. Green Butter BBQ Oysters 14. Grilled Blue Point Oysters with Beer Butter 15. Grilled Oysters with Curry Butter 16. Half Shell Oysters with Pernod and Spinach Puree 17. Louisiana Oysters Bienville 18. Mandarin and Pickled Chili Oysters 19. Mexican Oysters on the Half Shell 20. Oysters Millionaire 21. Oysters on the Half Shell with Apple and Horseradish Slaw 22. Oysters on the Half Shell with Coconut Sauce 23. Oysters on the Half Shell with Pink Grapefruit and Vodka Granita 24. Oysters on the Half Shell with Tarragon Mignonette 25. Oysters on the Half Shell with Habanero Tomatillo Mignonette 26. Oysters Rockefeller 27. Oysters with a Champagne Mignonette 28. Oysters with Asian Dressing 29. Oysters with Caramelized Pancetta 30. Oysters with Granny Smith Mignonette 31. Oysters with Maple Syrup and Garden Veggie Mignonette 32. Oysters with Melon 33. Oysters with Mignonette, Rhubarb, and Sour Cream 34. Oysters with Pink Pepper and Pomegranate Mignotte 35. Oysters with Red Wine Sauce 36. Oysters with Smoked Bacon Dressing 37. Pickled Chili and Mandarin Oysters 38. Rock Oysters with Blood Orange and Ginger 39. Steamed Oysters with Black-Bean Sauce 40. Thyme Roasted East Coast Oysters in the Shell Afterword About the Author