Oyster Perloo
Oyster Perloo is a savory, comforting dish featuring fresh oysters, smoky bacon, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for seafood lovers and those seeking hearty Southern flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble it, setting aside.
- Sauté chopped onions, celery, and bell pepper in bacon grease until onions are translucent.
- Add drained oysters to the pot and cook until they release their juice, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add raw rice to the pot.
- Combine oyster juice with water to make 2 cups of liquid and add to the rice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for exactly 20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season if needed, and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
298
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).