Spiced Eggs La Mer

A shucked oyster is placed in each of 4 ramekins, sprinkled with generous amounts of hot pepper sauce, dillweed, lemon peel, and nutmeg. Whipping cream is poured over, then an egg is added and baked.

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Ingredients:

• 4 shucked oysters
• 4 tsp bottled hot pepper sauce
• 4 tsp chopped fresh dillweed
• 4 tsp grated lemon rind
• 4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
• 16 oz heavy whipping cream
• 4 extra-large eggs
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

Preheat oven to 375. Butter 4, 6-oz ramekins. In each ramekin place 1 oyster, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp dill, 1 tsp lemon rind, and 1 tsp grated nutmeg. Pour 4 ozs cream (1/2 cup) over oysters in each ramekin. Gently crack 1 egg into each. Add salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or till done.

Notes: 4 ozs diced shrimp or 4 ozs bay scallops can be substituted for oysters.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: njcook3257025
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