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Oysters Bienville[edit]

Oysters Bienville is a classic New Orleans dish named after Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the founder of the city. This dish is a rich and savory preparation of oysters baked with a creamy sauce, often including ingredients such as shrimp, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

History[edit]

Oysters Bienville is a staple of Creole cuisine, which blends French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences. The dish was created in the early 20th century and has become a popular offering in many New Orleans restaurants, particularly those specializing in seafood.

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of Oysters Bienville involves several steps:

Shucking the Oysters: Fresh oysters are shucked, and the meat is removed from the shells. The shells are cleaned and reserved for baking.
Making the Sauce: A rich sauce is prepared using butter, flour, cream, and white wine. Shrimp and mushrooms are sautéed and added to the sauce, along with green onions, garlic, and herbs.
Assembling the Dish: The oyster shells are filled with the raw oysters, topped with the prepared sauce, and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Baking: The assembled oysters are baked in a hot oven until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

Serving[edit]

Oysters Bienville is typically served as an appetizer. It is often presented on a bed of rock salt to stabilize the shells and keep them warm. The dish is enjoyed for its rich flavors and creamy texture, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.

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 == Oysters Bienville ==
-Oysters Bienville is a classic New Orleans dish named after Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the founder of New Orleans. This dish is a rich and creamy blend of fresh oysters, shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, and a variety of herbs and spices, all topped with a generous helping of Parmesan cheese and then baked to perfection.
+[[File:Oysters_Bienville.jpg|thumb|right|Oysters Bienville served on a half shell]]
-=== History ===
+'''Oysters Bienville''' is a classic [[New Orleans]] dish named after [[Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville]], the founder of the city. This dish is a rich and savory preparation of [[oysters]] baked with a creamy sauce, often including ingredients such as [[shrimp]], [[mushrooms]], [[breadcrumbs]], and [[Parmesan cheese]].
-[[Oysters Bienville]] was first created in the 1930s at the famous [[Arnaud's Restaurant]] in New Orleans. The dish was named after [[Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville]], the French colonial governor who founded New Orleans in 1718.
+== History ==
-=== Ingredients ===
+Oysters Bienville is a staple of [[Creole cuisine]], which blends [[French]], [[Spanish]], [[African]], and [[Native American]] influences. The dish was created in the early 20th century and has become a popular offering in many New Orleans restaurants, particularly those specializing in seafood.
-The main ingredient in Oysters Bienville is, of course, [[oysters]]. Fresh, plump oysters are preferred for this dish. Other key ingredients include [[shrimp]], [[mushrooms]], [[green onions]], [[Parmesan cheese]], and a variety of [[herbs and spices]].
+== Preparation ==
-=== Preparation ===
+The preparation of Oysters Bienville involves several steps:
-The preparation of Oysters Bienville involves several steps. First, the oysters are shucked and the top shell is removed. The oysters are then placed on a baking sheet. Next, a rich and creamy sauce is prepared using the shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, and herbs and spices. This sauce is spooned over the oysters, and then the entire dish is topped with Parmesan cheese. The oysters are then baked until they are golden brown and bubbly.
+# '''Shucking the Oysters''': Fresh oysters are shucked, and the meat is removed from the shells. The shells are cleaned and reserved for baking.
+# '''Making the Sauce''': A rich sauce is prepared using [[butter]], [[flour]], [[cream]], and [[white wine]]. [[Shrimp]] and [[mushrooms]] are sautéed and added to the sauce, along with [[green onions]], [[garlic]], and [[herbs]].
+# '''Assembling the Dish''': The oyster shells are filled with the raw oysters, topped with the prepared sauce, and sprinkled with [[breadcrumbs]] and [[Parmesan cheese]].
+# '''Baking''': The assembled oysters are baked in a hot oven until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
-=== Serving ===
+== Serving ==
-Oysters Bienville is typically served as an appetizer. It is often accompanied by a crisp, white wine, such as a [[Sauvignon Blanc]] or a [[Chardonnay]]. The dish is best enjoyed fresh from the oven, while the cheese is still hot and bubbly.
+Oysters Bienville is typically served as an appetizer. It is often presented on a bed of [[rock salt]] to stabilize the shells and keep them warm. The dish is enjoyed for its rich flavors and creamy texture, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.
-=== Variations ===
+== Related pages ==
-While the traditional Oysters Bienville recipe calls for shrimp, mushrooms, and green onions, there are many variations of this dish. Some recipes may include other types of seafood, such as [[crab]] or [[crawfish]]. Others may add different types of cheese, such as [[Gruyere]] or [[Swiss cheese]].
-== See Also ==
 * [[Oysters Rockefeller]]
-* [[Oysters on the Half Shell]]
+* [[Creole cuisine]]
-* [[New Orleans Cuisine]]
+* [[New Orleans]]
+* [[Seafood]]
-== References ==
-* Arnaud's Restaurant. (n.d.). History of Arnaud's. Retrieved from https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/history/
+[[Category:Creole cuisine]]
-* New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation. (n.d.). New Orleans Cuisine. Retrieved from https://www.neworleans.com/restaurants/traditional-new-orleans-foods/
+[[Category:Seafood dishes]]
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+[[Category:New Orleans cuisine]]