Wine Baked Florida Oysters with Florida Blue Crab

Wine Baked Florida Oysters with Florida Blue Crab

Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 10 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time • Buttered French baguette slices sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
1 pint Florida oysters, shucked
1 lb. Florida blue crabmeat, lump
1/4 c. Florida onions, finely chopped
1/4 c. white wine or sherry
10 oz. Swiss cheese, grated
1/4 c. seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Drain oysters thoroughly and remove any remaining shell particles.

2. In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat with onions, wine and cheese; mix well.

3. Place oysters in baking dish and layer crab-cheese mixture on top.

4. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top and bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 10 min. or until oyster edges begin to curl.

Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing

Wine Pairings:

Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc