Oyster Patties

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:

1. In a large skillet, cook oysters in their own liquid by bringing to a boil, then simmering for 10 minutes.
2. Sauté onion in butter, then blend in flour until smooth.
3. Add remaining ingredients to oysters.
4. Cook 5 minutes, then pour into pastry shells, distributing oysters evenly.
5. Bake at 370ºF for 5 to 8 minutes.
6. For finer textured pies, chop oysters before cooking.