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Escalloped Oysters

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.5 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 quart oysters, with their liquid
  • 0.3 cup cracker crumbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the margarine in a large saucepan. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the roux turns a light golden color.

  2. 2

    Add the paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onions, green pepper, and garlic to the roux. Return to medium heat and cook slowly for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat again; add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, oysters, and their liquid. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Place the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with the cracker crumbs.

  6. 6

    Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.

  7. 7

    Serve hot as a main dish or side with crusty bread.

Tags

american