Oysters abbeville

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesDozen oysters
4tablespoonsMargarine
½cupOnion; finely minced
½cupCelery; finely minced
¼cupBell pepper; finely minced
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonLemon juice
¼cupParsley; chopped
½cupDry sherry
½cupItalian bread crumbs
¼cupGrated parmesan cheese
Paprika

Directions

Drain oysters; set aside. Melt margarine in saucepan. Saut‚ onions, celery and bell peppers until onions are clear, about 5 minutes. To this add salt, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and parsley. Simmer two minutes; remove from heat and blend in sherry. Place oysters in a buttered, flat two quart casserole. Pour margarine-sherry-vegetable mixture evenly over oysters. Sprinkle toasted bread crumbs and cheese over this. Dot with margarine. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Four individual ramekins may be used, adding six oysters to each ramekin and dividing remainder of mixture over the oysters. Now set your teeth in! From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .