Oysters Leonetti (Appetizer) Recipe

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Oysters Leonetti (Appetizer)
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Directions:

  1. Rinse mushrooms, remove stems and finely chop.
  2. Peel, devein and chop the shrimp.
  3. Shuck and drain the oysters and reserve the deeper bottom shells.
  4. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add the onions and salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and butter and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until the butter melts.
  7. Add the flour and stirring slowly& constantly, cook for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the milk& wine and stir to blend.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the mushrooms and shrimp.
  10. Stir& fold to mix and cook until the mixture is very thick, about 12 minutes.
  11. Add the lemon juice, scallions and parsley and stir to mix well.
  12. Remove from heat and add the beaten egg yolks& blend well.
  13. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  14. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  15. Arrange the reserved oyster shells in 4 pie pans or on a large baking sheet.
  16. Place an oyster into each shell and top them with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture.
  17. Bake until sauce is delicately browned and the oysters begin to curl at the edges, about 20 minutes.
  18. Serve as appetizers, 6 per person, while hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 701.47 Kcal (2937 kJ)
Calories from fat 390.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.43g 67%
Cholesterol 189.81mg 63%
Sodium 1643.5mg 68%
Potassium 589.65mg 13%
Total Carbs 49.14g 16%
Sugars 5.46g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 9%
Protein 20.91g 42%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 163.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.9 Kcal (770 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.38g 67%
Cholesterol 49.76mg 63%
Sodium 430.87mg 68%
Potassium 154.59mg 13%
Total Carbs 12.88g 16%
Sugars 1.43g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 9%
Protein 5.48g 42%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 42.8mg 16%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.2
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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