Oyster Patties

Courtesy Louisiana Cookin'

This is a great Louisiana oyster appetizer served in pastry shells.
Servings: 12

Ingredients

4 dozen Louisiana oysters with liquid
1 onion, grated
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms with juice
Creole seasoning, to taste
Cayenne pepper sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
12 pastry shells (individual sized)

Directions

In a large skillet, cook oysters in their own liquid by bringing to a boil, then simmering for 10 minutes.
Sauté onion in butter, then blend in flour until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients to oysters.
Cook 5 minutes, then pour into pastry shells, distributing oysters evenly.
Bake at 370ºF for 5 to 8 minutes.

Note: For finer textured pies, chop oysters before cooking.

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