Oysters and mushroom dip

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupUNBLEACHED WHITE FLOUR
¼cupOIL
4eachesSHALLOTS (FINELY CHOPPED)
2eachesRIBS CELERY (FINELY CHOPPED)
poundsFRESH MUSHROOMS (CLEANED AND
24eachesFRESH, SHUCKED OYSTERS (IN A
½cupOYSTER LIQUOR (FROM JAR)
1eachCLOVE GARLIC (FINELY CHOPPED
1teaspoonFRESH PARSLEY (CHOPPED)
½teaspoonBLACK PEPPER
½teaspoonSALT
1poundsCHIPS OR CRACKERS

Directions

In a large, heavy skillet, make a roux by heating flour and oil over a medium flame. Mix thoroughly and stir constantly. Mixture should bubble slowly. Let cook a few minutes until light brown.

Add shallots and celery.

Cook on a medium flame for about 10 minutes or until celery is soft. Add mushrooms, oysters, oyster liquor, and garlic. Cook slowly, uncovered, until mushrooms become tender and sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add parsley, pepper, and salt.

Stir well. Serve hot with crackers, chips, or raw vegetables.

Yields 3 cups.