creamed oysters

Recipe by
charley arnaud
WASHINGTON, LA
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For creamed oysters

  • 1 pt
    shucked oysters, do not drain
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    light cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 dash
    nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp
    paprika
  • 4 slice
    lightly buttered toast

How To Make creamed oysters

  • 1
    Drain oysters and reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
  • 2
    Melt butter in a saucepan over moderate heat, blend in flour, slowly add cream, and heat stirring until thickened.
  • 3
    Add reserved liquid, lemon juice, nutmeg and paprika, reduce heat and simmer, stirring 1 minute.
  • 4
    Add oysters and cook, swirling pan occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes until edges begin to curl.
  • 5
    Serve as is or spooned over buttered toast.

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