OYSTER PATTY SHELLS - Appetizer

Fills 12 large or 36 miniature patty shells

4 dozen oysters and liquor

1 onion, grated

1 tablespoon flour

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 cup chopped canned mushrooms and juice (optional)

Salt and pepper

Dash cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

12 large or 36 miniature* patty shells

Cook oysters in their liquor by bringing to a boil, then simmering 10 minutes. (*For miniature patty shells, finely chop oysters before cooking.) Saute onion in butter; blend in flour until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and oysters. Cook 5 minutes; pour into patty shells and bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes.