Scalloped Oysters
INGREDIENTS:
• 16 oz Mississippi Gulf oysters, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 cup oyster crackers
• 1 each medium onion, chopped
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 each clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter, onions and mushrooms, and cook until tender.
3. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
4. Add flour, stirring to remove lumps, and cook 2 minutes.
5. Add reserved oyster liquid and milk, whisk until smooth and let cook for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients, except breadcrumbs.
7. Place in a casserole dish and top with the fresh breadcrumbs.
8. Bake for 25 minutes.
Serving Suggestion: Great alongside pork chops and peas or green beans.