Oyster Casserole

2 (12 oz.)	containers fresh oysters
1/4	tsp	salt
1/4	tsp	black pepper
1/8	tsp	hot sauce
1/4	cup	chopped celery
1/4	cup	chopped green onion
1/4	cup	chopped green bell pepper
1/4	cup	minced fresh parsley
2	T	lemon juice
2	tsp	Worcestershire sauce
2	cups	crushed pork rinds
1/2	cup	lightly salted butter, melted
1/2	cup	half-and-half
		Paprika

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Drain oysters and place half of them in a lightly greased shallow 2-quart
baking dish; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.  Top with half
each of the vegetables, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle
with half the cracker crumbs.  Drizzle with half the butter and
half-and-half. Top with remaining oysters, vegetables, lemon juice, and
Worcestershire sauce. Add remaining crumbs, butter, and half-and-half.
Sprinkle paprika over all. Bake for 40 minutes, or until bubbly and
lightly browned. 

Adapted from "Southern Traditions: A Seasonal Cookbook" by Margaret Agnew

Serves 6 at approximately 8 g carbs per serving.

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