BAKED OYSTER APPETIZER

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A light and tasty dish that can be served as an appetizer at parties or as a side dish. I make it during oyster season for all parties and holiday gatherings. It is always a hit and always one of the first items to "go"! The recipe is easy to make!

Provided by Pennie Pasta

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 8 X 11 Casserole, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 -32 ounces fresh oysters
5 celery ribs, chopped fine
1 onion, chopped fine
oysters or saltine crackers, hand crushed medium texture
Worcestershire sauce
hot sauce, I prefer Texas Pete
salt
pepper
one stick butter (1/4 lb)

Steps:

  • Chop celery and onion very fine.
  • Seperate oysters from oyster liquor.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place butter in oven proof casserole dish (8 X 11 works well).
  • Place dish in heated oven, allow butter to melt and get very hot.
  • Remove dish from oven and turn oven down to 250 degrees.
  • Immediately place oysters in single layer in hot butter.
  • Layer celery on top of oysters.
  • Lightly layer onion on top of celery.
  • Salt and pepper, as desired.
  • Splash worchestershire sauce and hot sauce on oysters.
  • Place a solid layer of crackers on top.
  • Add additional layers as needed depending on amount of oysters being used.
  • Pour reserved oyster liquor over mixture.
  • Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
  • Return to oven and bake approximately one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 110.5, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.3

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