Louisiana Style Baked Oysters Recipe

1 dozen shucked oysters, drained, liquor reserved
3 Tbsps butter
2 Tbsps finely diced red pepper
2 tsps chopped onions
3 Tbsps flour
pinch cayenne
salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and butter a small casserole dish.

Melt the butter in a skillet, add the red pepper and onion and fry until onion softens slightly.

Stir the flour into the skillet, whisking while you add, then slowly stir in the liquor reserved from the shucked oysters.

Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens slightly; remove from heat and add cayenne and salt and black pepper to taste, stirring.

Arrange the oysters in a small buttered casserole dish, pour the thickened sauce over the top, sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese and bake in preheated oven until oysters curl, cheese melts, and mixture is hot.

Serve immediately with hearty crackers or toast points.