1 pt oysters in their own juice
1 (shucked)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tsp tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp file' powder
4 tbsp butter (real not margerine)
5 tbsp flour
2 cup hot milk
1 (evaporated is better)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped pimiento
Directions
Simmer oysters in thier own juice for approx. 5-7 minutes, or until
the edges begin to curl. Saute' peppers & celery in butter until
tender. Blend in the flour, add the milk & cook stirring until the
sauce thickens. Add the oysters, pimientos, the seasonings and stir
them all together gently.
Pour this into a buttered casserole, top with pie pastry & bake in
450 degree F pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is
brown.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Cajun; Dessert; Fish; Pie; Seafood
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