Oyster-Artichoke Ramekins

Title: Oyster-Artichoke Ramekins

Categories: New import

Yield: 4 servings

1 (15-oz) can artichoke

Hearts

1 1/2 tb Flour

3 tb Butter, plus extra for Broiling

Oysters and for top of

Ramekins

1/4 ts Hot sauce

2 tb Paprika, plus extra for tops

Of Ramekins

1/2 ts Thyme

3/4 ts Salt

3/4 ts Pepper

2 Dozen oysters with liquid

1 tb Chopped pimento

1 Clove garlic, minced

2 tb Sherry

1 c Bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 450 F. Mash or puree artichoke hearts in a food

processor. Brown flour in butter over medium heat, stir constantly.

Add seasonings, oyster liquid and artichokes. Broil oysters in a

little butter until they curl. Add oysters to artichoke mixture along

with pimento and garlic. Add sherry, mixing well. Place mixture in

ramekins, top with bread crumbs and dot with butter. Sprinkle with

10 minutes. Makes

4 to 6 servings.

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