Fish and Seafood Recipes

Oysters Johnny Reb 2

Be sure to read directions completely before starting. There should be layers in the casserole. They are listed in order added in the recipe.

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Yield: 12 to 15 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shucked and drained oysters
  • 6 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 6 tablespoons finely chopped scallions (include the green)
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • Tabasco sauce to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place half oysters in a generously buttered one quart baking dish in order listed above.
  3. Sprinkle with half of the following: parsley, scallions, Worcestershire, lemon juice, butter and crumbs. Salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste.
  4. Then layer remaining oysters and again sprinkle with the remaining ingredients listed above. Again add salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste.
  5. Sprinkle with paprika and suing knife make six or so holes in top of casserole and pour in cream.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until firm.

Attribution

Posted by philocrates at Recipe Goldmine May 23, 2001

Source: NYT Heritage Cookbook 1972 ed - Jean Hewitt author - Recipe is credited to Mississippi



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