Oyster Casserole Charleston Sc Style

Again a low country favorite of the fresh seafood that comes through this wonderful city on a daily basis!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  coarsely crumbled  saltine crumbs
• 1  quart  shucked fresh  oyster, rinsed well of grit (30-40, depending on size)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•  salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup  light cream
• 1⁄2 cup milk
•  Tabasco sauce
•  paprika

Directions

1. Preheat oven 400 degrees.
2. Drain oysters well after rinsing.
3. Generously grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with low sides.
4. Sprinkle half of the cracker crumbs over the bottom.
5. Lay half of the oysters on top of the crumbs, then sprinkle with half of the onions, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Dot generously with butter and pour on half of the cream and milk.
7. Repeat layers but save the remaining crumbs for the top.
8. Garnish with paprika, using enough to make it really red.
9. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot. with tabasco sauce.