Oysters Johnny Reb
Ingredients
- 4 cups shucked and drained oysters
- 1 cup cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 6 tablespoons finely chopped green onions green and white parts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Place half the oysters in a buttered 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the parsley, half the green onions, half the Worcestershire, half the lemon juice, half the butter, and half the crumbs. Make another layer of oysters, then top with the remaining half of the ingredients.
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Sprinkle with paprika, and them make 6 'holes' on top of the dish and pour in the cream.
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Bake 30 minutes or until the dish is firm.
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Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from The New York Times Heritage Cookbook, 1972.