2 oz. butter
2 c. cracker crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1 pt. oysters
1/2 c. light cream

Melt butter. Stir in crumbs, parsley, salt, paprika. Drain oysters (save juice). Sprinkle 1/3 crumbs into 9 inch pie plate, layer of oysters on top, then half of remaining crumbs and rest of oysters.

Combine oyster juice, cream and Tabasco in a 2 cup measure. Pour over top of oyster mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake 350 degrees, 35 minutes. (Serves 4.)