Ingredients for Baked Oyster Appetizer
- 2 lbs. fresh oysters
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
- hot sauce (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley (optional)
- reserved oyster liquor
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How to Make Baked Oyster Appetizer
- Finely chop 1/2 cup celery and 1/4 cup onion.
- Carefully separate 2 pounds of fresh oysters from their liquor, reserving the liquor.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter in an oven-safe casserole dish.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven until the butter is melted and hot (about 5 minutes).
- Remove the dish from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 250°F (120°C).
- Immediately arrange the oysters in a single layer in the hot butter.
- Layer the chopped celery evenly over the oysters.
- Lightly layer the chopped onion over the celery.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and a few drops of your favorite hot sauce (to taste).
- Place a solid layer of crushed saltine crackers (about 1 cup) over the top.
- Add additional layers of oysters, celery, onion, crackers, and seasoning as needed, depending on the quantity of oysters used.
- Pour the reserved oyster liquor evenly over the mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, if desired.
- Return to the 250°F (120°C) oven and bake for approximately 60-75 minutes, or until the oysters are bubbly and heated through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
2g
Carbs
2g
