Description
Delight your guests with these elegant Oyster Tarts with Creamy Sauce, a perfect appetizer for special occasions. Crispy tart shells filled with flavorful oysters and topped with a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
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For the tarts:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade pie dough)
- 1 pint fresh oysters (shucked and drained)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
For the creamy sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie crusts and cut into rounds to fit mini muffin or tart pans. Bake until golden.
- Cook oysters: Cook shallot and garlic in butter. Add oysters and season. Cook until firm.
- Make sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add cream and milk. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, mustard, and parsley. Season.
- Assemble: Fill tart shells with oyster mixture, top with sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can make the tart shells and sauce ahead of time and assemble just before serving. These make an elegant appetizer for holidays or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
