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This is a simple oyster pie or scallop, made with oysters and oyster crackers, cream, and butter.
Ingredients
- 4 cups oyster crackers (coarsely crumbled, divided)
- 4 cups drained oysters (strain and reserve liquor)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons butter (cut into small pieces)
Steps to Make It
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Spread 1 cup of the oyster cracker crumbs over bottom of a lightly buttered pie plate or shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle 1 cup of oysters evenly over the crumb layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat layers of crackers and oysters 3 more times, seasoning each oyster layer with a little salt and pepper.
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Combine 1/2 cup oyster liquor and 1/2 cup heavy cream; pour evenly over the top layer of oysters. Dot with the butter.
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Let the pie stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Position rack just above oven center.
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Place pie on top rack; bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until top just begins to brown and oysters are hot.
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Turn oven temperature to broil (550 F) and broil for about 3 to 4 minutes, until well browned. Do not overcook, or oysters will be somewhat tough.
Glass Bakeware Warning
Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven-safe or heat resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.