Courtesy of Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society Cookbook

Makes 12 patties

Ingredients:

• 4 dozen Louisiana oysters with liquid
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped, with juice
• Creole seasoning, to taste
• Cayenne pepper sauce, to taste
• 2 tablespoons green onions, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 12 patty shells

Instructions:

In a large skillet, cook oysters in their own liquid by bringing to a boil, then simmering for 10 minutes. Sauté onion in butter, then blend in flour until smooth. Add remaining ingredients to oysters. Cook 5 minutes, then pour into patty shells.

Bake at 370°F for 5 to 8 minutes. For miniature patties, chop oysters fine before cooking.