Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    French bread loaf -- (14oz)
     1/2  cup           butter or margarine
   1      tablespoon    onion -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      thyme
     1/2  teaspoon      basil
     1/2  teaspoon      paprika
                        parsley
   6                    lemon wedges
                        -----oyster filling-----
   1      pint          oysters -- drained
   1                    egg -- well beaten
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1 1/4  cups          cracker crumbs -- fine
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine -- melted

Preparation:

Slice bread in half lengthwise; 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 350F 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. Sauté oysters in butter until golden brown. SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine