INGREDIENTS
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1/2 stick butter
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1 large shallot, minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 1/2 cups fish stock, or clam juice
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2 cups heavy cream
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3/4 lb brie cheese, rind removed and cut up
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1 bunch fresh chives, minced
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1 cup Champagne
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24 fresh oysters
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salt
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black pepper, freshly ground