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Oyster Rockefeller Soup garnished with Crispy Bacon and Fried Oysters (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Oyster Rockefeller Soup garnished with Crispy Bacon and Fried Oysters (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Oyster Rockefeller Soup garnished with Crispy Bacon and Fried Oysters (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 oz bacon, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
salt
freshly ground white pepper
2 tsp chopped garlic
2 cups heavy cream
3 dozen freshly shucked oysters , with their liquor
4 cups fresh spinach, cleaned, stemmed and chopped
crystal hot sauce
worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup masa flour
1/2 cup flour
creole seasoning (essence ), recipe follows
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

In a large saute pan, over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add 2 dozen of the oysters with their liquor, cook for 4 minutes. Add the spinach and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Using a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm. Before serving, season the soup with the hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Season the remaining dozen oysters with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine the flours and season with Creole seasoning. Dredge the oysters in the seasoned flour, coating completely. Fry the oysters until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Creole seasoning . To serve, ladle the soup into individual serving bowls. Garnish with the fried oysters and crispy bacon.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	670.54 Kcal (2807 kJ)
Calories from fat	403.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.82g	69%
Cholesterol	176.04mg	59%
Sodium	4416.16mg	184%
Potassium	615.38mg	13%
Total Carbs	50.27g	17%
Sugars	1.94g	8%
Dietary Fiber	7.5g	30%
Protein	20.81g	42%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	209.5mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	286.65 Kcal (1200 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.16g	69%
Cholesterol	75.26mg	59%
Sodium	1887.85mg	184%
Potassium	263.07mg	13%
Total Carbs	21.49g	17%
Sugars	0.83g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.21g	30%
Protein	8.89g	42%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.5mg	32%
Calcium	89.6mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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