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Oysters On the Half-Shell

Inspired by “No Passport Required,” “Good Gumbo” is a stylized visual exploration of historical and cultural roots of some of the most popular dishes in the Deep South. Hosted by acclaimed Louisiana chef Philip Lopez and produced by Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB).

Oysters On the Half-Shell

Season 1 Episode 7 | 6m 41s | CC

Oysters are one of the most famous ingredients in Louisiana cuisine. Fresh from the water, you’ll find them raw “on the half shell,” fried, charbroiled, baked, stewed, or in a po-boy. But however you choose to eat them, you probably didn’t know they’ve been a part of diets down here for thousands of years.

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