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Christmas: Scalloped Oysters

Source of Recipe


From "Christmas Memories with Recipes"






List of Ingredients



• 1 pint oysters
  
• 1-1/2 cups cracker crumbs
  
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  
• 2 tsp lemon juice
  
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
  
• 1/3 cup oyster juice
  
• 1 Tbsp sherry
  
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
  






Instructions



1. Drain the oysters, reserving the juice. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
   
   
2. Combine the crumbs, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle one-third of the crumbs over the bottom of a 3-cup buttered gratin dish. Cover with half of the drained oysters. Sprinkle another third of the crumbs over the oysters. Make another layer over the crumbs with the remaining oysters.
   
   
3. Whisk together the heavy cream, oyster juice, sherry and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the oysters. Top the casserole with the remaining one-third of crumbs. Bake for 40 minutes.
   
   Serves 4