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baked talaba recipe

Baked Talaba Recipe

Baked talaba is one of the easiest, yet most delicious Filipino dishes you could prepare in your kitchen. The irresistible combination of fresh talaba, aromatic garlic, and melted cheese will quickly become a staple in your home. Baked oysters prepared this way will quickly convert you into a Filipino cuisine enthusiast.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 people
Calories 189 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 pot
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 baking tray
Ingredients
  
  • 4.5 lbs fresh talaba shelled, halved
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 6-8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • TT fresh parsley chopped
  • TT lemon wedge
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese (or any cheese)
Instructions
 
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F while you prepare the oysters for baking.
  • While the oven is preheating, you can also prepare the butter and garlic mixture. Grab a saucepan and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
    Let the butter melt over medium heat, then add in the minced garlic. Make sure to lower the temperature if you notice that the garlic is starting to burn.
    Remove from the heat once the garlic has developed a golden brown hue and it has become soft and fragrant.
  • Prepare the talaba by carefully washing it in cold water, making sure to take your time and properly clean each and every oyster.
    You also want to be careful not to break the shell, and keep an eye out for any broken shell pieces that may be stuck in the talaba meat.
  • Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Pour a little bit of boiled water into each oyster, then make sure to remove the excess water from the shell.
  • Pour melted butter and half of the butter and garlic mixture over each talaba, then season with ground pepper (and any other seasoning or herbs you prefer).
    Top the oysters with freshly grated cheese, then transfer them to a baking tray lined with a baking sheet.
    Bake the talaba for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and formed a golden crust on top of the talaba.
  • Once the oysters are baked, top them with chopped parsley, as well as the other half of the butter and garlic mixture.
    You can also drizzle some lemon juice on top for a hint of that refreshing citrusy acidity, or serve with a lemon wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 20.3gProtein: 14.6gFat: 5.1gCholesterol: 67.6mgPotassium: 303.9mgSugar: 1.5gCalcium: 213.2mgIron: 13.61mg
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