"On the fence about oysters? Consider this Chesapeake Bay-inspired number your gateway dish. This gussied-up riff features a golden puff pastry crown over a creamy, briny filling. You can also make this recipe in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Seal puff pastry sheet over filling, brush with egg wash, and bake as directed...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 qt. shucked fresh oysters, undrained
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4 thick bacon slices, diced
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3 tablespoons butter
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8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, thinly sliced
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6 green onions, sliced
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1 celery rib, chopped
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1/2 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
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1 large egg