Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely crumbled saltine crumbs
  • 1 quart shucked fresh oyster, rinsed well of grit (30-40, depending on size)
  • 14 cup chopped green onion
  • 14 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 cup butter
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 12 cup milk
  • Tabasco sauce
  • paprika

Method

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees.
  • Drain oysters well after rinsing.
  • Generously grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with low sides.
  • Sprinkle half of the cracker crumbs over the bottom.
  • Lay half of the oysters on top of the crumbs, then sprinkle with half of the onions, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Dot generously with butter and pour on half of the cream and milk.
  • Repeat layers but save the remaining crumbs for the top.
  • Garnish with paprika, using enough to make it really red.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
  • with tabasco sauce.