Oysters Kilpatrick
My brother Daniel 👨🦱 and I have never been picky eaters because our parents didn’t allow us to be. What was on the table was what we ate… simple as that! Of course, there were some foods we were not crazy about, but through smart parenting, they knew we were developing our taste buds.
Seafood 🦞 was a treat for us and when our father was coming back home with a bag from the fishery supermarket, we got excited! We knew that night dinner would be fantastic and a real delicacy. To this day, we still react the same when it comes to this protein group.
Oysters are among them and we’ve been eating these mollusks since childhood. My father’s specialty was to fry them. Then, he served them with homemade tartar sauce and homemade French fries 🍟 – now you know why I enjoy making most dishes at home.
Later on, I tried other ways to enjoy these little gems. Either they were raw along with green Tabasco, horseradish and lemon wedges 🍋, in drinks like Bloody Roman or Oyster Shooter, as well as an appetizer such as Oysters Rockefeller or Bienville.
Having a cooking website requires a lot of work but there are many benefits. About 4 years ago, one of my followers from Australia (I do have a lot of them from that part of the world 🌏) sent me a popular classic recipe from that country… Oysters Kilpatrick!
Oysters, you said?
Naturally, I couldn’t resist trying it and it was a delight! As I schedule 📆 many recipes ahead of time, I wanted to find the perfect slot for it and what better way to showcase this Aussie recipe just before Australia Day next Monday, January 26th, which is a National public holiday!
This Oysters Kilpatrick recipe is super quick to make 👩🍳👨🍳. After shucking them and placing them in a small saucepan along with their liquor, it takes less than 10 minutes before they’re ready to eat. What takes time is “shucking” them, and if you’re not sure how to do it, here’s the link on how… How to Shuck Oysters
The bottom shells are kept while the top ones are discarded. After rinsing them under cold water 💦, they’re placed on a baking sheet that is covered with coarse salt. It’s important to make sure they’re sitting nicely in it so they don’t move.
After that, the mollusks 🦪 are simmered gently for just 3 minutes…
As much as I love eating them raw, which I haven’t for over 12 years, it’s so important to cook them these days, even if it’s for only a couple of minutes. It helps eliminate harmful bacteria 🧫 and viruses due to water pollution and rising ocean temperatures.
From here, they’re drained, placed in the bottom shells and topped with the sauce that consists of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt 🧂 and pepper plus hot sauce of your choice. I use Tabasco® but Frank’s RedHot® is another great option.
Cooked bacon pieces 🥓 are placed on top of the sauce and then, the oysters are broiled for just 3 minutes or until everything is warmed through – don’t overcook them! I like to sprinkle on some finely chopped chives and serve them with a few lemon wedges…
Incredibly delicious plus quick and easy to make, these Oysters Kilpatrick are an amazing appetizer to make! With a tasty sauce spooned over giving a little zip, these smoky little gems are so tasty! It’s another amazing oyster recipe to add to your folder 📁…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
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Oysters Kilpatrick
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Ingredients
SAUCE
- 3 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. hot sauce such as Tabasco or Frank's RedHot®
- 1/8 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground mixed peppercorns
OYSTERS
- 12 oysters, shucked, liquor reserved and bottom shells rinsed tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- coarse salt, as needed
- 2 large slices bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped chives, for garnish tips & tricks
- 4 large lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
SAUCE
- In a small bowl, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper; whisk well and set aside.
OYSTERS
- Shuck the oysters and, with their liquor, put them in a small pot.
- Rinse the bottom shells under cold water to remove any sand or soil and place them upside down on paper towel to dry; set aside.
- To the small pot over medium-low heat, add butter and lemon zest to oysters.
- When bubbles appear around the edges, cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and drain oysters in a colander; set aside.
- Spread coarse pickling salt to cover the surface of a baking sheet, about ¼-inch thick.
- Place the rinsed bottom shells on the salt before placing one oyster per shell.
- Evenly divide the sauce among the oysters and top with bacon.
- Transfer to the oven under the broiler and bake 3 minutes or until everything is warmed through.
- Place oysters on a serving plate and sprinkle on fresh chives. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Very nice, thanks, mate! Have a nice one Frankie.
Thank you, Oliver 😀. You as well.
When I make them, I like to put breadcrumbs on top for some crunch. You have a nice website here. Have a nice day. From Melbourne, AU.
Hello Gaston. I like this idea 💡. Next time, I will. I presume that your time right now ⌚ is very early Saturday morning so have a nice weekend!
I order them all the time at restaurants. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be giving them a try to make at home this weekend.
You’re welcome, Natalia 😀. It’s a super easy recipe plus very quick to make. Enjoy the recipe!
Interesting! I’m a Rockefeller-type of guy. I’m not too sure if I’d like this recipe, but I’ll give it a try.
I’m the same… Oysters Rockefeller and Bienville are both my favorites but this one is nice too! It’s another tasty way to enjoy oysters 🦪. Have a nice evening.
We’re having company over this weekend and this is a nice appetizer to make. Thank you for posting.
It’s my pleasure, Liza 😉. It’s definiely a quick recipe to make when entertaining. Have a nice evening 🌛.
Interesting! I’ll have to try them. Thank you.
You’re welcome! It’s a quick & easy appetizer to make 👨🍳! Enjoy the rest of your day, Phil.
Another amazing recipe from chef Frankie!
Aww, you’re so kind, thank you Bee 🙏.
They Look delicious!
I love oysters!
Oh yes another great classic
Thank you JM 😊. It’s another delicious way to enjoy oysters! Enjoy the rest of your day 🌞
I’ve heard of Kilpatrick before but I have never tried them. Thank you, Dawn.
You’re welcome 😉. These little guys 🦪 are quite delicious. Have a lovely day, Dawn.