EASTERN SHORE SCALLOPED OYSTERS
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons chopped green pepper
4 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 quart oysters, with liquor
1 cup cracker crumbs
Preheat onen to 350 degrees. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and cook 5 minutes, or until dark brown, stirring constantly. Add paprika, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and oysters. Stir well. Pour mixture into 1-1/2 quart baking dish and sprinkle cracker crumbs over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. |