An Oyster Life (Blog) — Recipes

These delicious recipes will elevate any brunch menu. Try them this Easter with your post egg-hunt meal or any time you feel like having a fancy breakfast. Hangtown Fry A delicious oyster scramble made with fried oysters, eggs, veggies and more. Use Wandering Waders Premium Jarred Oysters or shuck your own if you’re having oysters on the half-shell too! Ingredients 6 oysters, shucked 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons cornmeal 4 strips bacon 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 4 eggs, beaten kosher salt and cracked black pepper sliced scallions (optional garnish) sliced cherry tomatoes...

Corned beef and cabbage make way! There’s a new kid on the block this St. Patrick’s Day. These delicious Guinness battered oysters are a creative take on the traditional holiday fare. Oysters are often paired with stouts because of their complimentary flavors, you can read about our favorite oyster stouts here, and fried oysters are a favored appetizer for any seafood lover. Try this recipe this St. Patrick’s Day and don’t forget to wear your green! Ingredients 1/2 to 3/4 cup Guinness stout 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the oysters Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper...

As we celebrate the first days of Spring, we thought it would be appropriate to share some of our favorite springtime recipes. Oysters can be prepared in so many light and refreshing ways– it’s their versatility that makes them shine. As you welcome the sun and warm air, grab your shucker and try one of these flavorful dishes. Oyster & Mushroom Spring Stew Ingredients: 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 bunch spring onions with green tops, sliced 1 cup assorted mushrooms, caps and tender stems, sliced & divided 1 quart chicken stock, low sodium 1 quart Wandering...

Last month, we traded our boat hooks and waders for waxed canvas and double barrels. Like oystering, upland bird hunting is a cherished southern tradition. We met with some of our dear friends and headed for the lush foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Together, we went afield, chasing chukar and quail at Orapax Hunting Preserve. After a long day and with sore shoulders, we sat down to enjoy an amazing meal prepared by our friend Chef Jack Canter, made from our day’s harvest and of course, White Stone Oysters. Jack was gracious enough to share his recipes. Check them out...

Earlier this month, we joined Chef Tim Bereika of Kitchen & Craft in his kitchen to create the ultimate fried oyster slider. Made with our Wandering Waders Premium Jarred Oysters, this delicious delicacy comes together quickly and without all the muss and fuss involved with using shelled oysters. Get the recipe below! OYSTER BREADING Makes a little over 3 Cups of breading Wondra Flour, 1 3/4 Cup or 10 oz. Cornmeal, 1 1/4 Cup or 7.5 oz. Baking Powder, 1 Tbsp. or 1/2 oz. Sea Salt, 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. or 2/3 oz. Black Pepper, 1/2 tsp. Mix all...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Our romantic Valentine’s oyster kit is the perfect way to show your partner they’re the oyster of your eye. Below are two recipes meant to be used with our kit. If you didn’t purchase the kit but still want to try the recipes, don’t worry. We’ve included ingredients lists for each. Champagne Mignonette Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced ½ cup Champagne vinegar 2 Tbsp. Champagne or sparkling wine ½ Tsp. ground black pepper White Stone Oysters (Shucked on the half shell or jarred) Steps: Place all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed. Cover and chill...

Oyster stew is a hearty, delicious and easy meal perfect for dreary winter days. Like fried chicken and BBQ, oyster stew recipes vary greatly by region. It’s also a traditional dish for Christmas Eve and Thanksgiving dating back to the 19th century. When early settlers arrived, they were greeted by an exploding oyster population. They were so ubiquitous in fact, that 700 million oysters were harvested in 1880 alone. As they became more familiar with the delicious bivalve, more and more recipes were developed, and oyster stew was born. Check out our recipe below and tag on Instagram us if...