Oysters au Gratin
Plump Tasmanian oysters are nestled in a creamy blend of cheeses, kissed with a hint of garlic and grilled to golden perfection.
How long will it take?
30 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Makes 24
What do I need?
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- ¾ cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
- 24 oysters
How do I make it?
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stir and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in milk and wine and continue whisking until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar, ¼ cup Parmesan, Gruyere, garlic, salt, black pepper, and white pepper, and cook, stirring continuously until the cheese melts.
- Preheat oven grill on high.
- Arrange oysters in an oyster tray or baking dish and spoon sauce over each oyster. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and grill until browned and bubbling.
TOP TIPS
- Oyster trays are available from Hill Street Home stores. The trays keep oysters upright making cooking easier.
