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James's Oyster Loaf

1 French bread loaf -- (14oz) 
1/2 c Butter (or marg.) 
1 tb Onion -- minced 
1/2 ts Thyme 
1/2 ts Basil 
1/2 ts Paprika Parsley 
6 Lemon wedges

 -----OYSTER FILLING----- 

1 pt Oysters -- drained 
1 Egg -- well beaten 
1/2 ts Salt 
1/4 ts Pepper 
1 1/4 c Cracker crumbs -- fine 
1/4 c Butter (or marg.) -- melted

 Slice bread in half lenghtwise; scoop out soft center of lower half and save for use in other dishes. 
Place both halves of loaf, cut side up, on cookie sheet. Melt butter in a small saucepan,
and blend in onion, thyme, basil, and paprika. Brush 2/3 of butter mixture over cut sides of bread, 
covering completely. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until slightly toasted. 
Fill lower half of bread with Oyster Filling; cover with top half, and brush with
 remaining seasoned butter. Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Cut into 6 diagonal pieces; garnish each piece with parsley and a wedge of lemon.
Serve hot.

Oyster Filling: Rinse oysters in cold water; drain. Mix egg, salt, and pepper in small bowl.

Dip oysters into egg mixture; then coat with cracker crumbs. Saute oysters in butter until golden brown.

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