Scalloped Oysters

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pints (about 3 cups) fresh oysters with their liquor
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) bottled clam juice
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
• 4 sprigs parsley
• Pinch of dry thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 cups medium-coarse Saltine cracker crumbs