Patty Shells (Oyster)

4 dozen oysters and liquid
1 TSP lemon juice
1 onion (grated)
Dash cayenne
2 TBS melted butter
1 TBS flour
Patty shells
2 TBS parsley
½ can chopped mushrooms (optional)
Salt/pepper to taste
12 large or 36 party sized patty shells

Temperature: 425

Quarter or chop oysters and sauté in their water for 10 minutes then set aside. Sauté onion in butter. Blend in the flour. Add remaining ingredients. Add oysters. Cook for 5 minutes. Spoon into 12 large or 36 party sized patty shells. Bake for 10 minutes just before serving.

The patty shells are also known as vol-au-vent, and are used in many common forms of canapé.