SOUTHERN SCALLOPED OYSTERS

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Provided by Mikekey *

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c minced onion
1/2 c butter
3/4 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
2 c crushed saltine crumbs
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 jar(s) (12-oz. each) fresh oysters (small or medium)
2 eggs, beaten
1 c half and half

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender. Remove from heat and stir in celery salt, cayenne, Worcestershire and lemon juice.
3. Combine saltine crumbs and parsley in a bowl.
4. Drain oysters, reserving 1/3 cup liquor.
5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup saltine mixture in bottom of prepared baking dish; layer half the oysters and half the remaining crumbs. Drizzle with half the butter and onion mixture. Repeat layers.
6. Combine eggs, half and half and reserved oyster liquor; mix well. Pour over oyster layers,
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until set.