SCALLOPED OYSTERS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit).
• Butter a shallow baking dish with the 2 tablespoons butter.
• Drain the oysters, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
• Layer half the oysters in the bottom.
• Cover oysters with half of the cracker crumbs.
• Cover crumbs with the rest of the oysters.
• Mix together the cream, worcestershire sauce, melted butter, salt and pepper.
• Pour mixture over the layers in the dish.
• Cover with the remaining crumbs, and dot with additional butter if desired.
• Bake for 45 minutes and serve hot.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Drain oysters, reserving oyster liquor. In a large saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes., Reduce heat; add next 5 ingredients and reserved oyster liquor. Cook and stir until smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. , Pour half the sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the oysters; sprinkle with half the cracker crumbs. Repeat layers. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over top. , Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 23-28 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and thyme sprigs.