Oysters " Johnny Reb" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts oysters, drained
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
salt and pepper
Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups cracker crumbs, fine
paprika
3/4 cup half-and-half

Preparation

Place a layer of oysters in the bottom of a greased shallow 2 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with half of the parsley, shallots, seasonings, lemon juice, butter and crumbs.
Make another layer of the same.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Just before baking, pour the half and half into evenly spaced holes, being very careful not to moisten crumb topping all over.
Bake at 375\u00b0F about 30 minutes or until firm.