Eddy’S Oyster Loaves

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Classic San Francisco-style savory bread filled with garlic butter and fresh oysters
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This iconic San Francisco dish transforms simple French bread into a luxurious seafood experience. Fresh oysters are sautéed in golden butter until their edges just curl, then nestled into hollowed-out loaves brushed with aromatic garlic butter. The reserved oyster liquor is mixed with the scooped-out bread crumbs to create a savory, moist stuffing that keeps the bread tender. Baked until warm and fragrant, these loaves offer a perfect balance of briny seafood and rich, garlicky carbs. ItâÂÂs a comforting, elegant meal perfect for special occasions, holiday suppers, or when you want to treat yourself to a historic coastal classic.

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Eddy’S Oyster Loaves

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 360.1

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This iconic San Francisco dish transforms simple French bread into a luxurious seafood experience. Fresh oysters are saut&# 195;©ed in golden butter until their edges just curl, then nestled into hollowed-out loaves brushed with aromatic garlic butter. The reserved oyster liquor is mixed with the scooped-out bread crumbs to create a savory, moist stuffing that keeps the bread tender. Baked until warm and fragrant, these loaves offer a perfect balance of briny seafood and rich, garlicky carbs. ItâÂÂs a comforting, elegant meal perfect for special occasions, holiday suppers, or when you want to treat yourself to a historic coastal classic.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Carefully split each French loaf lengthwise, leaving a small hinge intact so the bread doesn't fall apart completely.
  3. Scoop out the soft inner crumb from each loaf, creating a hollow cavity. Set the scooped-out bread aside.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  5. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously inside the hollowed cavities of the bread loaves.
  6. Drain the fresh oysters, reserving the oyster liquor (juices) in a separate bowl.
  7. In a skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  8. Add the oysters to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the edges just begin to curl. Do not overcook.
  9. Place the sautéed oysters into the buttered bread cavities, dividing them evenly among the loaves.
  10. Mix the reserved bread crumbs with the reserved oyster liquor to create a moist stuffing.
  11. Spoon the crumb and liquor mixture over the oysters inside the loaves.
  12. Close the loaves gently, pressing the top back onto the bottom.
  13. Dip a piece of cheesecloth in milk, wring it out slightly, and wrap each loaf securely in the cloth. Tuck the ends under.
  14. Place the wrapped loaves on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
  15. Remove from oven, unwrap, and cut each loaf in half before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 360.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 8.4g43%
Cholesterol 73.5mg25%
Sodium 629.1mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 40.1g14%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 4.1g
Protein 13.7g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: oysters, seafood, french bread, garlic butter, baked, san francisco, classic, comfort food, christmas eve, holiday dinner, briny, rich, stuffed bread, appetizer, main course, traditional, coastal cuisine
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