21198 how broil oysters without the shell Recipes

fresh grapefruit juice (from 1 or 2 large grapefruit, preferably pink), champagne vinegar, sugar dissolved in 1/2 tbsp. hot water, vodka, chopped tarragon, chopped flat-leaf parsley, freshly ground black pepper, rock salt or crushed ice (see notes), dozen chilled small to medium oysters on the half-shell

red jalapeno or red fresno chiles, seeded and finely diced, chopped cilantro leaves, red wine vinegar, fresh meyer lemon juice, fine sea salt, dozen oysters on the half-shell

grated tangerine peel, tangerine juice, rice vinegar, fresh red jalapeno chili (about 1/2 oz.), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and minced, minced shallot, pepper, dozen shucked oysters on the half-shell (see notes )

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

soft shelled crabs, thawed, milk, old bay seasoning (or cajun seasoning ), salt, black pepper, all-purpose flour, melted butter

champagne, heavy whipping cream, butter, dozen fresh atlantic oysters , preferably blue point, shucked and shelled (save shells for refilling)

fresh lemon , zested and juiced, fresh lime , zested and juiced, sake, water, sugar, yuzu juice, light corn syrup, dozen raw oysters on the half shell, prepared wasabi, tobiko caviar ( flying fish roe)

crushed white pepper, salt, dry white wine, olive oil, chopped shallots, crushed ice, kosher salt, dozen freshly shucked oysters on the half-shell

shrimp, chopped fine , shells reserved, white wine, spinach, frozen, chopped, bacon, chopped, unsalted butter, whole shallot, minced, garlic, minced, dry thyme, white pepper and salt, heavy cream, cayenne, hazelnut liqueur (recommended : frangelico), grated swiss cheese, grated asiago, dozen fresh oysters, in the half shell

shrimp, chopped fine , shells reserved, white wine, spinach, frozen, chopped, bacon, chopped, unsalted butter, whole shallot, minced, garlic, minced, dry thyme, white pepper and salt, heavy cream, cayenne, hazelnut liqueur (recommended : frangelico), grated swiss cheese, grated asiago, dozen fresh oysters, in the half shell

shrimp, chopped fine , shells reserved, white wine, spinach, frozen, chopped, bacon, chopped, unsalted butter, whole shallot, minced, garlic, minced, dry thyme, white pepper and salt, heavy cream, cayenne, hazelnut liqueur (recommended : frangelico), grated swiss cheese, grated asiago, dozen fresh oysters, in the half shell

corn oil, divided, chopped shallots, scant or about 7 tbsp cassava flour or potato flour), kilo fresh oyster, shelled (make about 150 g shelled oysters), water, dipping sauce, soy sauce, farlic chili sauce

oysters, on the half shell, lightly-salted butter, all-purpose flour, fish stock, oyster liquid, brut champagne, heavy cream, chopped mixed fresh herbs, fresh ground black pepper, rock salt (optional)

rock salt, bluepoint oysters on the half shell , liquid reserved, shallots, thyme, spinach, stalks green celery, plain water, oyster water, worcestershire sauce, butter, herbsaint (or absinth or pernod), ground bread crumbs, toasted and sifted

vegetable stock, cornmeal or 1 cup course-ground polenta, chopped bell pepper, chopped garlic, butter, chopped assorted herbs, butter, asiago cheese, asiago cheese (to garnish ), melted butter (, for garnish ), chopped garlic, assorted rough cut or quartered mushrooms (crimini, buttons, oyster, shiitake), sliced leek, herbs, scallion, diced, seeded tomato, brown vegetable stock , slightly thickened with brown roux, madeira wine, waffle-cut sauteed carrots, sauteed asparagus

yellow onion, minced, green onions, minced, minced red bell pepper, garlic cloves, minced, scotch bonnet or habanero, seeded and minced, or 1 tbsp prepared pepper sauce, salt, chopped fresh thyme, water, white wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, chopped fresh cilantro, vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, crushed, chopped celery, chopped yellow onion, parsley, finely chopped, green onions, minced, fresh thyme, finely chopped, lime juice, tomato paste, crushed red pepper, lump crabmeat , picked over for cartilage and shells, water, bread crumbs, salt, cleaned crab backs (shells), for stuffing (optional), or ramekins

butter, melted and divided, lemon juice, salt, divided, pepper, divided, dressed soft-shell crabs, water, chopped fresh parsley

dozen unshucked oysters, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bacon , cut into pieces, paprika