Oysters Johnny Reb

A layered Southern baked oyster casserole with cracker crumbs, parsley, scallions, lemon, and Worcestershire — a classic Lowcountry dish.

SouthernSeafoodEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2 qts fresh oysters, drained
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup scallions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 cup fine cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 dash Tabasco sauce
  • 6 tbsp milk
  • 6 tbsp light cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Place a layer of oysters on the bottom.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle half each of parsley, scallions, lemon juice, butter, crumbs, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and Tabasco over oysters. Repeat layers.

  3. 3

    Just before baking, pour milk and cream around edges.

  4. 4

    Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.

Tags

Southernoystersbaked casserolescallionscracker crumbs